Match Summary
In a historic upset, the USA cricket team, ranked 19th in T20 cricket, defeated the 9th-ranked Bangladesh team by five wickets in the first T20 international match of the series. The game was played in Weston, and Bangladesh batted first, scoring 153 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Tawheed Hardwai was the top scorer for Bangladesh with 58 runs, Mohammad Riaz added 31 runs, Soumya Sarkar scored 20 runs, and Latin Das contributed 14 runs.
In response, the USA team played aggressively on their home ground and achieved the target of 154 runs in 19.3 overs, losing five wickets in the process. Harmeet Singh played a crucial innings of 33 runs, Corey Anderson added 34 runs, and Steven Taylor scored 28 runs. This victory marked the USA’s first win against the top teams in the ICC ranking.
Significance of the Victory
This victory is significant as it is only the second time the USA has beaten a Test-playing nation in T20I cricket, with their first victory coming against Ireland in 2021. The win comes ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, which the USA and the West Indies will co-host for the first time. The USA is in Group A with Pakistan, India, and Ireland in the World Cup competitions.It should be clear that this was America’s first victory against the top teams in the ICC ranking. America is in Group A with Pakistan, India and Ireland in World Cup competitions.
Upcoming Matches T20
They have scheduled the second game of the series for Thursday in Houston. The USA will be looking to carry forward the momentum from this historic win into the remainder of the series and the upcoming T20 World Cup. Steven Taylor scored 28 runs. It should be clear that this was America’s first victory against the top teams in the ICC ranking. America is in Group A with Pakistan, India and Ireland in World Cup competitions.
