The biggest upset came before the T20 World Cup.
America beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the first series of three T20 matches in Houston.
More👉https://t.co/0sR07dsLxp#T20WorldCup #usavsbangladesh #usacricket #usacricketers #usacricketteam #cricket #cricket #crickets pic.twitter.com/j58Dc5kDCU— G11sport (@G11sport123230) May 22, 2024
Corey Anderson, a former New Zealand international, and Harmeet Singh, who played under-19 cricket for India, emerged as the heroes of the day. Anderson’s unbeaten 34 and Singh’s 33 not out formed a match-winning 62-run partnership, rescuing the USA from a precarious position of 94-5 with just five overs remaining.
The dramatic conclusion saw Anderson smashing Mahmudullah for a six over long-on, followed by a single, leaving Singh to strike the next delivery over extra cover for a boundary. This victory was sealed with three balls to spare, marking only the second time the USA has defeated an ICC Full Member nation in T20s, their first being against Ireland in 2021.
Bangladesh’s Standout Performers
Despite the loss, Bangladesh had notable performances 🏅 from Towhid Hridoy, who top-scored with 58 off 47 balls, and off-spinner Steven Taylor, who picked up two wickets for just nine runs in three overs. However, their efforts were eclipsed by the USA’s remarkable finish.
Harmeet Singh expressed his delight, saying, “It’s a great feeling. I was backing myself, and the main aspect of the game was to stay in the game till the last. It came down to our best efforts in the last over, and I think that was our plan. Corey brings a lot of experience. He knows how to finish games and stay calm under pressure.”
People are happy about the USA winning and expressing their sentiments on Twitter:
Thank you USA and RR for giving people good sleep tonight. Always wanted these high attitude teams of RCB and Bangladesh to lose every game. #rcbvsrr #USAvsBangladesh
— Sahanawaj Haque (@StartedtoSqueak) May 22, 2024
Building Momentum
Ranked 19th in T20 cricket, the USA, under the captaincy of Monank Patel, has limited expectations of advancing beyond the group stage in the 20-nation World Cup. However, this victory over Bangladesh raises hopes that the USA will put on a strong show and avoid embarrassment in front of their home fans.
Match Stats
- Bangladesh Innings:
- Towhid Hridoy: 58 runs off 47 balls
- Steven Taylor: 2 wickets for 9 runs in 3 overs
- USA Innings:
- Corey Anderson: 34* runs (not out)
- Harmeet Singh: 33* runs (not out)
- Match-winning partnership: 62 runs
- USA’s chase: 153-6 with three balls to spare
Upcoming Matches
The USA’s T20 World Cup campaign begins against Canada in Dallas on June 1, followed by challenging matches against cricket powerhouses Pakistan and India, before facing Ireland in their final group stage match.
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