The United States achieved a historic victory against Bangladesh in their first T20 International (T20I) match of the series held at the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Texas on May 21, 2024. This victory is particularly notable as it marked the USA’s first-ever T20I win over Bangladesh.
Bangladesh batted first and posted a total of 153/6 in their 20 overs. Towhid Hridoy was the top scorer for Bangladesh with 58 runs off 47 balls. For the USA, Steven Taylor was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for just 9 runs in his 3 overs.
In response, the USA chased down the target, scoring 156/5 in 19.3 overs. Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh played crucial roles in the chase, scoring 34 and 33 runs, respectively. Mustafizur Rahman was the most effective bowler for Bangladesh, picking up 2 wickets for 41 runs (Cricket.com) (Hindustan Times).
This win has been described as a significant milestone for USA cricket, reflecting their growing competitiveness on the international stage. The series will continue with matches on May 23 and May 25 (SportsAdda).
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