What happened when 21 years ago USA made their ODI debut in Champions Trophy?

September 10, 2025 Credit: Getty

USA captain in maiden ODI

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USA bowl 1st on ODI debut

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Fleming falls early

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2 big wickets

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Astle's ODI best score

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Oram strikes early

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Oram bags fifer!

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Heavy defeat on ODI debut

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Lambert tries to survive

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USA face another drubbing

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