In a historic triumph, the United States cricket team has secured their maiden T20I series victory against Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone in their cricketing journey. The Americans sealed the series with a thrilling six-run win in the second match at the Prairie View Cricket Complex.
Chasing a modest target of 144, Bangladesh's batters struggled to find their rhythm on an unfamiliar surface. Left-arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar struck early, dismissing Soumya Sarkar for a golden duck. Tanzid Hasan followed suit, falling to Jessy Singh for 19.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy provided some stability with a 48-run partnership, but their progress was halted by a moment of brilliance from Corey Anderson. The former New Zealand international charged towards the stumps after a mix-up between the batters, resulting in Shanto's dismissal for 36.
Anderson's impact continued as he rattled Hridoy's stumps an over later, triggering a collapse that saw Bangladesh lose wickets at regular intervals. Shakib Al Hasan led the fight, but the wickets kept falling at the other end.
With 21 runs needed off the final three overs, Rishad Hossain raised hopes of a comeback with a boundary. However, Ali Khan maintained his composure and removed Hossain to bundle out Bangladesh for 138.
Earlier, USA skipper Monank Patel led the charge with a 42-run knock. Steven Taylor and Aaron Jones also made valuable contributions with scores of 31 and 35, respectively, propelling USA to a competitive total of 144/7.
This victory marks a significant achievement for USA cricket, demonstrating their growing strength and potential on the international stage. The series win is a testament to the team's hard work, dedication, and the support of their passionate fans.
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