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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 k𒉰ept the scoreboard ticking. However, a middle-order collapse restricted the USA t🧸o 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 perfoཧrmance 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 MOME🅺NT!𓂃 🇺🇸🔥
Stay tuned for the final match of the🎃 series on May 25th! 🏏
— USA Cricket (@usacricket)
The USA made history by beating Bangladesh in T20I series
Congratulations 💐— Gm Hassan (@Ha55anGm42)
Bangladesh lost T20 series to USA 💀
— CAPTAIN SUII 🐐 (@VKBA1856)
TWO IN TWO! 😮
USA ensure a series vic𝓰tory against Bangladesh with ♍a thrilling win in the second T20I 🔥
— Sonu Yadav (@sonuyadav875)
Wooooow!!! Well done!
— Callum (@Bombers83)
USA 💜defeated Bangladesh in 2nd match and won the series. Major upset just before World Cup.
— Ganpat Teli (@gateposts_)
Well done you’ve shown 🎐 why they should respect everyone!
— Adhisha De Silva (@adhisha04)
Shakib Al Hasan said “Series vs Zimbabw⭕e and USA are not an ideal preparation, shou꧑ld have played bigger team.”
Last 3 matches of Bangladesh :-
– Lost vs U.S.A
– Lost vs U.S.A
– Lost vs ZimbabweWhat's your take on this 🤔
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07)
USA defeated Bangladesh again and won the series 👏😊
Remember INDIA and Pakistan🍬 are♋ in the same group with the USA🤔— Munesh Yadav🇮🇳 (@95MuneshYadav)
🚨 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!
— ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket)
😂😂
— Devendra 🇮🇳 (@Devendra786s)
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USA defeat 🌄Bangladesh 2-0 to win T20 series ꦦahead of . 🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️
Oh, Sakib Al Hasan 😭😭😭
— ALL GOALS LIVE (@mbappemadridFC)
