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USA Stuns Bangladesh in Thrilling T20 Encounter
United States of America, ranked 19th in T20Is, pulled off a remarkable five-wicket victory over Bangladesh, the 9th ranked team, in the first T20 encounter in Prairie View, Texas. This win marked the USA‘s second win against a Full Member team in T20Is, with Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh playing pivotal roles in the victory.
The match saw Bangladesh post a total of 153/6 in their 20 overs, with standout performances by Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah. Steven Taylor‘s impressive 3-9-2 spell helped keep Bangladesh’s score in check.
In response, the USA got off to a shaky start, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, a partnership between Anderson and Singh shifted the momentum in favor of the hosts. Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, and the Bangladesh bowlers tried to contain the USA’s chase, but were unable to stop the duo’s onslaught.
Despite some hiccups in the run-chase, the USA managed to secure the victory with just three balls to spare, delighting the home crowd and setting the stage for an exciting series ahead. With this win, the USA has made a strong statement in the ongoing USA vs Bangladesh Series.