THE United States have equalled the record for the lowest total in a one-day international, scoring 35 runs in a World Cup League 2 defeat by Nepal.

Leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane took six wickets for 16 runs as the U.S. were bowled out in 12 overs in Kathmandu.

Nepal, playing their first international series on home soil, reached the target in 32 balls.

The United States’ total matched the score Zimbabwe were bowled out for in Harare against Sri Lanka in 2004.

Former West Indies opener Xavier Marshall, who made 16, was the only U.S. batsman to reach double digits.

The U.S. were awarded ODI status in 2019 after taking part in a ICC World Cricket League Division Two event in Namibia.

Nepal, the United States and Oman are taking part in the series in Kathmandu. (BBC Sport)