It was a historic moment for the USA cricket team, as they secured their first-ever win over a full national Test team by a margin of five wickets
The USA cricket team achieved a historic victory by defeating Bangladesh in the first T20I of a three-match series at Prairie View in Houston on Tuesday. This win is considered the biggest upset in Twenty20 cricket history.
This was the first international clash between the USA and Bangladesh, with the USA managing to pull off a major surprise.
Bangladesh struggled with the bat, stifled by Steven Taylor’s economical bowling. Litton Das and Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto managed only 14 off 15 balls and 3 off 11 balls respectively. Soumya Sarkar hit a quick 20 off 13 balls but failed to build on his start. Shakib’s early dismissal for just 6 runs left Bangladesh precariously placed at 68-4.
A partnership between Mahmudullah Riyad and Towhid Hridoy provided some stability. Their 67-run stand in 47 balls gave Bangladesh a fighting chance. Hridoy’s crucial fifty helped them post a respectable total of 153.
The USA’s chase began strongly. Despite Steven Taylor losing momentum, Andries Gous scored a brisk 33 off 18 balls. The key moment came in the final overs with Harmeet Singh and Corey Anderson at the crease. With 56 needed from the last four overs, Anderson’s 34 off 25 balls and Singh’s explosive 33 off 13 balls guided the USA to their target.
This victory marked a historic achievement for the USA cricket team, as they secured their first-ever win over a full national Test team by five wickets.
