USA beat Bangladesh first time in the history before T20 World Cup

On Tuesday, May 21, the United States of America made history. USA secured their second victory against a Test-playing nation in T20I cricket. US beat Bangladesh.In an impressive display, the USA team defeated a strong Bangladesh side by 5 wickets in the opening match of a 3-match T20I series held in Houston.This triumph was led by Monak Patel. He comes at a crucial time as it precedes the T20 World Cup 2024. It will be jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies for the first time. The USA team showcased their prowess in bowling. They effectively limited Bangladesh to a score of 153 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. Bangladesh vs USA match .After winning the toss, the USA selected to bowl at the Prairie View Cricket Complex. Despite the presence of notable players such as Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, and former captain Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh struggled to make an impact with the bat.However, thanks to the contributions of Towhid Hirdoyu (58 off 47) and Mahmuddullah (31 off 22), Bangladesh managed to recover from a precarious position of 68 for 4. They set a competitive total on the scoreboard.USA managed to successfully chase down the target with 3 deliveries and 5 wickets to spare. A big thanks to a collective performance with the bat.Corey Anderson is former New Zealand all-rounder and a member of USA’s T20 World Cup team. He played a crucial role by scoring a composed 25-ball 34. Meanwhile, Harmeet Singh remained unbeaten on 33 off just 13 balls. He showcased his talent with 3 sixes and 2 boundaries during the chase.It is worth mentioning that Harmeet Singh has previously represented India at the U19 level. He played for Mumbai in domestic cricket as well as Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, before joining the USA team.