Former New Zealand international Corey Anderson hit an unbeaten 34 off 25 balls as America dominated Bangladesh chasing 154 balls in the first of three T20 internationals. Watch the Men’s T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports from June 1st to 29th
8:11, UK, Wednesday 22 May 2024
The United States pulled off a major upset, beating Bangladesh by five wickets in the first T20 international of a three-match series ahead of co-hosting the Men’s T20 World Cup next month.
America, ranked 19th in the T20 international rankings, chased down a target of 154 with three balls to spare in Dallas, Texas, with former New Zealand international Corey Anderson finishing with 34 not out.
Bangladesh looked to be in the lead when the hosts needed 50 off the last 20 balls, but former India U-19 all-rounder Harmeet Singh (33 off 13 balls) hit three. He hit six in a row to change the game.
America still needed 24 of the remaining 12 balls, but Anderson quickly hit two sixes of his own and added 62 runs in 4.4 overs with Singh in a victory-winning six-wicket stand that the team will remember. The victory was decided.
It is the USA’s second win against a full T20 national team, having defeated Ireland in 2021.
The USA, who will share hosting duties with the West Indies, will open the T20 World Cup against Canada on June 1st, before facing world powerhouses Pakistan, India and Ireland in the final group match.
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