The United States of America (USA) registered a historic win over Bangladesh in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Prairie View Cricket Complex. Chasing a modest target of 154 runs, the USA batsmen displayed grit and determination to secure victory.
Bangladesh falter despite Tohid Hridoy’s fifty
Bangladesh, after put in to bat first, were restricted to a score of 153/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Openers Litton Das (14) and Soumya Sarkar (20) provided a decent start, but the middle order failed to capitalize. The only bright spark was a well-composed 58 runs off 47 balls from Towhid Hridoy, studded with 4 fours and two maximums. The USA bowlers shared the spoils effectively, with Steven Taylor leading the attack with figures of 2/9 in his three overs.
USA chase down target in a tense finish
In reply, the USA innings got off to a shaky start as they lost their captain Monank Patel (12) cheaply. However, a crucial partnership between Steven Taylor (28) and Andries Gous (23) steadied the ship. Later, Harmeet Singh (33 not out off 13 balls) displayed some power hitting with three sixes, taking the USA closer to the target.
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Corey Anderson (34) also chipped in with a valuable knock before Mustafizur Rahman (2/41) took two wickets in an over to create some tension. Ultimately, Harmeet’s four runs sealed the win for the USA with three balls remaining.
For his heroics with the bat, Harmeet was adjudged the Player of the Match.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
What a win! USA win the first T20i by 5 wickets! 🤩
Stay tuned for the next match on May 23rd! 🏏#USAvBAN #WeAreUSACricket 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/qNXcOhjo6u
— USA Cricket (@usacricket) May 21, 2024
The USA defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the 1st T20I, the Americans have announced their arrival at international level with a bang. What a day for USA cricket. #USAvBAN #T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/rxXP7eiw3c
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) May 21, 2024
Bangladesh: 153/6 (20 Ov)
USA 156/5 (19.3 Ov)
Scorecard: https://t.co/8cklugds4h
Historic win for USA 💙#cricket #USAvBAN #T20I #HarmeetSingh #CoreyAnderson #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/eVWhveEkvK
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 22, 2024
🏏 Cricket History Made! 🏏 The underdogs have done it! 🇺🇸 The USA Cricket team has pulled off a stunning victory against Bangladesh in the first T20I! 🏆✨
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.#USAvBAN #T20I #FanCode pic.twitter.com/Fy4IN6DoV3
— FanCode (@FanCode) May 22, 2024
Harmeet Singh, who represented India at U19 World Cup Final 2012 against Australia, won a T20I for USA against Bangladesh with an unbeaten 33* (13) while chasing 154 #USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/xbwtU3SjZD
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) May 21, 2024
USA Beat Bang By 5 Wickets 🫣😯#USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/OLlWumwnWP
— 🆄🆂🅼🅰🅽 🅰🅱🅱🅰🆂🅸 🐦 (@UsmanAb707) May 22, 2024
USA won against Bangladesh wow!! 😂Powerful hitting this especially from Harmeet Singh and Corey Anderson! 💥 #USAvBAN
— nishant. (@NishantADHolic_) May 21, 2024
Few days back Shakib said Bangladesh are not being able to prepare well as they aren’t having enough games against top teams.
Today they lost to USA, who will be playing their maiden WC next month.
Historic win for @usacricket#T20WorldCup #USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/FnaXEznJ3l
— Deepak Kumar Panda (@Deepsdkp) May 21, 2024
Historic! 🔥
USA beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets in 1st T20I ❤️ Their 2nd victory over full member (1st was against IRE back in 2021)
H Singh carnage hitting 33* (14) and C Anderson sensible knock 34* (25) pulled the things for USA 👌
Congratulations @usacricket#USAvBAN #BANvUSA pic.twitter.com/p0wMZxrnVP
— Shivam Dubey (@ShivamDubey45) May 21, 2024
Our very own Harmeet Singh steals the show with a 33* (13) & the winning shot to help USA take a 1-0 lead over Bangladesh!
Well played, Team! 🇺🇸💚#USAvBAN #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #SeattleOrcas https://t.co/dzIJmKQ0Yi
— Seattle Orcas (@MLCSeattleOrcas) May 21, 2024
Fantastic Victory for @usacricket
USA clinched the first T20i by 5 wickets against Bangladesh #USAvsBAN #sportspavilionlk #USAvBAN #T20WorldCup #danushkaaravinda pic.twitter.com/bYdxsWDv8W
— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) May 21, 2024
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