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Ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to commence on June 1, the United States of America (USA) cricket team, co-hosts of the tournament alongside the West Indies, are set to clash with Bangladesh in a crucial three-match T20 International (T20I) series. These encounters will take place at the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Houston, providing both teams with an excellent opportunity to fine-tune their strategies and combinations before the prestigious event.
USA’s strong performance
The USA Team will approach the forthcoming series with a strong sense of confidence, backed by their recent dominant performance against Canada, where they clinched a convincing 4-0 victory. Captain Monank Patel emerged as a key contributor, amassing 120 runs across three innings, supported by stellar performances from Corey Anderson and others.
Notably, Harmeet Singh emerged as a game-changer with his exceptional bowling prowess, earning the Player of the Series title for his six wickets at an impressive average of 12.55 per dismissal, in addition to contributing 48 runs during the series.
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Bangladesh’s formidable line-up
Bangladesh arrive in the USA on the back of a successful 4-1 series triumph over Zimbabwe. Despite a setback in their final match, where they suffered an eight-wicket loss, Bangladesh showcased consistent all-around brilliance throughout the series. However, they will miss the services of experienced fast bowler and vice-captain Taskin Ahmed due to injury, with Hasan Mahmud stepping in as his replacement. Despite this setback, Bangladesh boasts seasoned campaigners like Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman, making them the favored team at the onset of the series.
USA vs BAN, T20I series Fixtures:
- May 21: 1st T20I, Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston – 3:00 pm GMT/ 08:30 pm IST/ 10:00 am local
- May 23: 1st T20I, Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston – 3:00 pm GMT/ 08:30 pm IST/ 10:00 am local
- May 25: 1st T20I, Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston – 3:00 pm GMT/ 08:30 pm IST/ 10:00 am local
Squads:
USA: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones (vc), Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Hasan Mahmud, Litton Das (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Broadcast and Live Streaming details:
- India: Fancode
- Bangladesh: Nagorik TV & Toffee
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)