The United States of America (USA) registered a historic win over Bangladesh within the first T20I of the three-match sequence on the Prairie View Cricket Complicated. Chasing a modest goal of 154 runs, the USA batsmen displayed grit and dedication to safe victory.
Bangladesh falter regardless of Tohid Hridoy’s fifty
Bangladesh, after put in to bat first, have been restricted to a rating of 153/6 of their allotted 20 overs. Openers Litton Das (14) and Soumya Sarkar (20) offered an honest begin, however the center order did not capitalize. The one shiny 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 successfully, with Steven Taylor main the assault with figures of two/9 in his three overs.
USA chase down goal in a tense end
In reply, the USA innings bought off to a shaky begin as they misplaced their captain Monank Patel (12) cheaply. Nevertheless, a vital partnership between Steven Taylor (28) and Andries Gous (23) steadied the ship. Later, Harmeet Singh (33 not out off 13 balls) displayed some energy hitting with three sixes, taking the USA nearer to the goal.
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Corey Anderson (34) additionally chipped in with a precious knock earlier than Mustafizur Rahman (2/41) took two wickets in an over to create some pressure. In the end, Harmeet’s 4 runs sealed the win for the USA with three balls remaining.
For his heroics with the bat, Harmeet was adjudged the Participant of the Match.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
What a win! USA win the primary T20i by 5 wickets! 🤩
Keep tuned for the subsequent match on Might twenty third! 🏏#USAvBAN #WeAreUSACricket 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/qNXcOhjo6u
— USA Cricket (@usacricket) Might 21, 2024
The USA defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets within the 1st T20I, the People have introduced their arrival at worldwide stage with a bang. What a day for USA cricket. #USAvBAN #T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/rxXP7eiw3c
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) Might 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) Might 22, 2024
🏏 Cricket Historical past Made! 🏏 The underdogs have completed it! 🇺🇸 The USA Cricket crew has pulled off a surprising victory in opposition to Bangladesh within the first T20I! 🏆✨
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.#USAvBAN #T20I #FanCode pic.twitter.com/Fy4IN6DoV3— FanCode (@FanCode) Might 22, 2024
Harmeet Singh, who represented India at U19 World Cup Last 2012 in opposition to Australia, gained a T20I for USA in opposition to Bangladesh with an unbeaten 33* (13) whereas chasing 154 #USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/xbwtU3SjZD
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) Might 21, 2024
USA Beat Bang By 5 Wickets 🫣😯#USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/OLlWumwnWP
— 🆄🆂🅼🅰🅽 🅰🅱🅱🅰🆂🅸 🐦 (@UsmanAb707) Might 22, 2024
USA gained in opposition to Bangladesh wow!! 😂Highly effective hitting this particularly from Harmeet Singh and Corey Anderson! 💥 #USAvBAN
— nishant. (@NishantADHolic_) Might 21, 2024
Few days again Shakib stated Bangladesh are usually not with the ability to put together nicely as they don’t seem to be having sufficient video games in opposition to high groups.
At the moment they misplaced to USA, who might be enjoying their maiden WC subsequent month.
Historic win for @usacricket#T20WorldCup #USAvBAN pic.twitter.com/FnaXEznJ3l
— Deepak Kumar Panda (@Deepsdkp) Might 21, 2024
Historic! 🔥
USA beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets in 1st T20I ❤️ Their 2nd victory over full member (1st was in opposition to IRE again in 2021)
H Singh carnage hitting 33* (14) and C Anderson smart knock 34* (25) pulled the issues for USA 👌
Congratulations @usacricket#USAvBAN #BANvUSA pic.twitter.com/p0wMZxrnVP
— Shivam Dubey (@ShivamDubey45) Might 21, 2024
Our very personal Harmeet Singh steals the present with a 33* (13) & the profitable shot to assist USA take a 1-0 lead over Bangladesh!
Nicely performed, Staff! 🇺🇸💚#USAvBAN #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #SeattleOrcas https://t.co/dzIJmKQ0Yi
— Seattle Orcas (@MLCSeattleOrcas) Might 21, 2024
Implausible Victory for @usacricket
USA clinched the primary T20i by 5 wickets in opposition to Bangladesh #USAvsBAN #sportspavilionlk #USAvBAN #T20WorldCup #danushkaaravinda pic.twitter.com/bYdxsWDv8W
— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) Might 21, 2024
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