The United States have pulled off a second successive shock win in opposition to Bangladesh to clinch the three-match T20 collection with a sport to spare in a well timed increase forward of their residence World Cup subsequent month.
Proving Tuesday’s five-wicket win was no fluke, the US facet led by Monank Patel posted 6-144 on Thursday (Friday AEST) and returned to bowl out Bangladesh for 138 to prevail by six runs on the Prairie View in Houston, Texas.
Patel (42) and Steven Taylor (31) gave the hosts a robust begin, and Aaron Jones contributed 35 to assist them to a aggressive complete.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (36) and Shakib Al Hasan (30) saved Bangladesh within the chase however the remainder of their batting line-up caved in with three balls left of their innings.
For the US, Ali Khan (3-25) picked up three wickets within the dying overs to tilt the sport of their favour.
“I think the way our bowlers bowled in the powerplay and especially in the last five overs, we used the conditions really well, and they got the wickets at the right time,” Patel mentioned.
“I think if we win (on Saturday) and get the confidence leading to the World Cup, it will definitely help us.”
While a 3-0 collection sweep could be a significant increase for the US forward of the June 1-29 World Cup they co-host with West Indies, Test-playing Bangladesh can be introspective after back-to-back losses in opposition to a tier-two workforce.
“I think it’s very disappointing for us,” touring captain Shanto mentioned.
“We lost wickets in almost every over in the middle. That is the main point I think we lost the match. I hope we can play some good cricket in the next match.
“I believe it is not the issue with the ability. We ought to change our mentality and mindset.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
