USA shocked Bangladesh as soon as once more on Thursday, successful the second T20I by six runs to clinch the three-match collection forward of subsequent month’s co-hosting of the Males’s T20 World Cup.
Tuesday’s five-wicket win was no fluke, with Workforce USA led by Manank Patel (42) posting 144-6 and coming again to bowl out Bangladesh for 138 to win by six runs at Prairie View in Houston.
Patel and Steven Taylor (31) gave the hosts a powerful begin, whereas Aaron Jones contributed 35 to assist them to a aggressive whole.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanta (36) and Shakib Al Hasan (30) stored their aspect within the chase however the remainder of the batting went down with three balls left of their innings.
For the hosts, Khan (3-25) took three wickets within the useless overs to show the sport of their favour.
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“I feel our gamers performed the powerplay and particularly within the final 5 overs, that we used the circumstances very effectively they usually bought wickets on the proper time,” Patel stated.
“I feel if we win [on Saturday] and to achieve confidence main into the World Cup, that can undoubtedly assist us.”
Whereas a 3-0 collection win could be a significant increase for the USA forward of the June 1-29 FIFA World Cup, which they co-host with the West Indies, the Bangladesh Check recreation can be an introspection after back-to-back losses in opposition to retail two groups.
“I feel it is very disappointing for us,” Shanteau stated.
“We misplaced wickets in virtually each over within the center. That is the principle factor I feel we misplaced the match. I hope we are able to play good cricket within the subsequent match.
“I feel the issue isn’t abilities. We’ve got to alter our mentality and our considering.”
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