Former West Indies and Jamaican batsman Xavier Marshall – slammed an even century to help the United States cricket team secured one-day international status for the first time with an 84-run win over Hong Kong yesterday.

The USA booked a top-four place in the World Cricket League division 2 this afternoon, having won three consecutive matches.

An opening defeat to Oman was followed by victories over Namibia, Papua New Guinea and finally Hong Kong, as the stars and stripes qualified for the cricket world cup league 2.

They are joined by Oman in securing a league 2 spot, with Scotland, the United Arab Emirates and Nepal having already clinched their places.