The USA and Bangladesh cricket teams are gearing up for a highly anticipated T20 series at Prairie View, marking the first time the two countries have faced each other on American soil. With both teams coming off recent losses in international matches, this series is poised to be a thrilling and closely contested battle. Cricket fans all over the United States are eager to witness this historic event and see which team will emerge victorious in this intense showdown.
In a surprising victory for the US, former New Zealand player Corey Anderson and former India junior Harmeet Singh helped the team secure a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening Twenty20 International (T20I) match. With this win, the US squad, ranked 19th in T20 cricket, have boosted their confidence before co-hosting the T20 World Cup. This upset raises hopes that the Americans will not be embarrassed in front of their home fans, as they prepare to face Canada, Pakistan, India, and Ireland in the group stage.
Bangladesh's first T20I against USA ended in a shocking loss for the Tigers, who were 10 spots ahead in the rankings. The defeat has raised questions about Bangladesh's preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup and has shaken their confidence. Despite Towhid Hridoy's fifty, poor batting from other key players and miscommunication between the batters led to USA's victory. This was USA's second win over a full-member nation and it has surprised cricket fans around the world.
The USA and Bangladesh teams are gearing up for the upcoming T20 World Cup by competing in a three-match series, with the last two matches set to take place on Thursday and Saturday. Bangladesh is coming off a successful series against Zimbabwe, while the USA is coming in with confidence after defeating Canada in their previous bilateral series. Here are the lineups for both teams.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, to be jointly hosted by West Indies and USA, will have designated reserve days for the semifinals and final. This decision comes after the criticism faced by the ICC for not having reserve days in previous editions. The ICC has also approved playing conditions for the 2024 edition and announced the qualification process for the 2026 edition, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With a total of 20 teams, 12 teams will qualify automatically based on rankings, while the remaining eight positions will be filled through regional qualifiers.