By USA bagged a series-clinching 2-0 win against Bangladesh in their ongoing three-match T20I series, at the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Texas on Thursday. The result came as a huge shock for cricket fans, considering Bangladesh’s caliber and history in the sport.
Chasing 145, Bangladesh were bowled out of 138 in 19.3 overs, as Ali Khan returned with figures of 3/25 for USA. Saurabh Netravalkar and Shadley van Schalkwyk bagged two wickets each. Meanwhile, Najmul Hossain Shanto registered 36 off 34 balls.
Initially, USA posted 144/6 in 20 overs as Monank Patel slammed 42 off 38 balls. Meanwhile, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam and Mustafizur Rahman bagged two wickets each.
Reacting to USA’s series win, one fan wrote, “USA HAVE DONE IT!!! THEY HAVE WON THE SERIES. DARKEST DAY IN BANGLADESH CRICKET HISTORY. There is no way to hide for this team anymore.”
Another fan added, “Bangladesh cricket is beyond finished. They can’t even win against USA.”
One fan wrote, “Shakib al Hassan – playing this series against USA, but I would say this is not ideal preparation. Today – USA Beat Bangladesh 2-0 and Won the T20I series.”
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Speaking after the game, Player of the Match Ali Khan said, “I think it was a low scoring game, the wicket slowed down in the second innings. Credit goes to the bowlers, kept taking wickets. Put the pressure back on Bangladesh. Was a good 19th over by Netravalkar, that helped me in the last over. My goal was to back myself and try to get the wicket. That four put the pressure back on me, but I got back to my strengths. The tail enders expect yorkers, so tried to go short.”
