Harmeet Singh’s Heroics Lead USA to Shocking Win Over Bangladesh
In a thrilling T20I match in Texas, the 19th ranked United States cricket team achieved a remarkable five-wicket victory over Bangladesh, ranked 9th in the world. This victory gave the USA a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and marked their second T20I win against a Full Member nation, following their success against Ireland in 2021. Harmeet Singh, a former India Under-19 cricketer, was instrumental in the chase of 154, remaining unbeaten on 33 off 13 balls. His three consecutive sixes were pivotal in swinging the match in the USA’s favor. He shared an unbroken 62-run partnership with Corey Anderson, who scored 34 not out.
The USA’s bowlers laid the foundation for their victory by restricting Bangladesh to 153 for 6. The visitors struggled early, losing key wickets and finding themselves at 68 for 4. Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto failed to capitalize on their opportunities, with Das falling for 14 and Shanto for 3. Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah then stepped up, adding 67 runs for the fifth wicket. Hridoy top-scored with 58, while Mahmudullah contributed 31 runs.
Litton Das’s innings was marked by missed chances and eventual disappointment, as he was trapped lbw by Jasdeep Singh. Soumya Sarkar and Najmul Hossain Shanto also fell quickly, leaving Bangladesh in a tough spot. Hridoy and Mahmudullah’s partnership helped their team reach a competitive total, but it ultimately fell short.
For the USA, Monank Patel and Andries Gous provided a steady start. Gous’s aggressive batting included several boundaries before he was dismissed for 29. The fall of Gous’s wicket slowed the USA’s scoring rate, but Harmeet Singh’s explosive batting in the final overs reignited their chase. Singh’s back-to-back sixes off Mustafizur Rahman and another off Shoriful Islam turned the tide in the USA’s favor.
With 24 runs needed off the last 12 balls, Corey Anderson’s timely sixes off Mustafizur and Mahmudullah ensured the USA stayed on track. Harmeet Singh finished the game with a boundary, sealing a historic win for the USA cricket team and demonstrating their growing prowess in the international arena.
Source: https://island.lk/harmeet-and-anderson-the-heroes-as-usa-stun-bangladesh/
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