The United States of America (USA) continued their dominance against Bangladesh, securing a narrow 6-run victory in the second T20I at the Prairie View Cricket Complex. This win gives USA an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
USA sets a modest target against Bangladesh
Put in to bat first, the USA batters made a solid start. Skipper Monank Patel (42) and Steven Taylor (31) added 44 runs for the opening wicket. Contribution from Aaron Jones (35) also kept the scoreboard ticking. However, a middle-order collapse restricted the USA to a total of 144/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Bangladesh falters in the run chase
Bangladesh’s chase began disastrously as they lost Soumya Sarkar (0) in the first over. While Najmul Hossain Shanto (36) and Towhid Hridoy (25) showed some resistance, the USA bowlers kept chipping away at the wickets. Shakib Al Hasan (30) played a lone hand in middle, but once he departed, the remaining batters fell in quick succession. Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 138 runs in 19.3 overs.
Player of the Match
Fast bowler Ali Khan emerged as the hero with the ball for USA, claiming three wickets for just 25 runs in his 3.3 overs. He was ably supported by Saurabh Netravalkar (2-15) and Shadley van Schalkwyk (2-21).
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With this victory, USA created history by securing a series win over a Test playing nation. The hosts of the upcoming T20 World Cup are placed alongside cricketing giants India and Pakistan in Group A.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh will need a significant turnaround in their batting performance to avoid a series sweep against USA. The third T20I will be played at the same venue on Saturday, May 25.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
USA WIN THE SERIES 2-0! WHAT A HISTORIC MOMENT! 🇺🇸🔥
Stay tuned for the final match of the series on May 25th! 🏏#USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/CuRACXwd21
— USA Cricket (@usacricket) May 23, 2024
The USA made history by beating Bangladesh in T20I series
Congratulations @usacricket 💐#USAvBAN #Cricket https://t.co/WSEYpiuU5B
— Gm Hassan (@Ha55anGm42) May 24, 2024
Bangladesh lost T20 series to USA 💀#USAvsBAN #USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/EZtpGuMbVC
— CR17 (@VK_CR1807) May 24, 2024
TWO IN TWO! 😮
USA ensure a series victory against Bangladesh with a thrilling win in the second T20I 🔥#USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/a4OjatgjDF
— Sonu Yadav (@sonuyadav875) May 24, 2024
Wooooow!!! Well done! #USAvBAN https://t.co/AYkLco7Vt3
— Callum #Whatever (@Bombers83) May 24, 2024
USA defeated Bangladesh in 2nd match and won the series. Major upset just before World Cup. #USAvBAN #BANvUSA pic.twitter.com/U003MtD3UH
— Ganpat Teli (@gateposts_) May 24, 2024
Well done @usacricket you’ve shown @BCBtigers why they should respect everyone! #USAvBAN https://t.co/eOty95svKr
— Adhisha De Silva (@adhisha04) May 23, 2024
Shakib Al Hasan said “Series vs Zimbabwe and USA are not an ideal preparation, should have played bigger team.”
Last 3 matches of Bangladesh :-
– Lost vs U.S.A
– Lost vs U.S.A
– Lost vs Zimbabwe
What’s your take on this 🤔 #USAvBAN #SRHvRR #RRvsSRH pic.twitter.com/Q33ctqbapg
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) May 24, 2024
USA defeated Bangladesh again and won the series 👏😊
Remember INDIA and Pakistan are in the same group with the USA🤔#USAvBAN #T20WC2024 pic.twitter.com/O9FRy2oVaO
— Munesh Yadav🇮🇳 (@95MuneshYadav) May 24, 2024
🚨 Historic Moment for Team USA! ❤
~ USA has achieved their first-ever series win against a Full Member team, defeating Bangladesh 2-0! 👏 They clinched the series with a thrilling 6-run victory in the 2nd T20I.
– A proud day for USA cricket!
#USACricket #USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/wad8SvNNjg
— ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) May 24, 2024
😂😂#BANvUSA #USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/gJBryFXrXc
— Devendra 🇮🇳 (@Devendra786s) May 23, 2024
This US side is no walkover! What a time to get a series win against a Test side! They should be aiming for at least 1 win v Canada at the #T20WC24.
Back to Bangladesh though, who will be aiming to get a win v Nepal to have a worthwhile WC, what a decline. Rudderless. #USAvBAN https://t.co/feqLpyx332
— Joseph Terry (@j_wterry) May 23, 2024
USA defeat Bangladesh 2-0 to win T20 series ahead of #T20WorldCup. 🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️
Oh, Sakib Al Hasan 😭😭😭 #USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/TKAU1VJkK8
— Mbappe FC (@mbappemadridFC) May 23, 2024
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