The Americans were running behind schedule in their preparations for the historic event on their own shores, but signs leading up to the tournament suggested potential success. On Tuesday, at the Prairie View Complex, they managed to hold their nerve and secure a significant victory.
Despite facing a challenging situation at 78/4 (11.4) and 94/5 (14.5) during their chase of 154, Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh turned the game around for the home team. In the final five overs, they went after Bangladesh’s bowlers, scoring 62 runs in just 27 deliveries to successfully complete the chase with three balls remaining.
Former New Zealand international Corey Anderson showed his class with an unbeaten 34 runs from 25 balls, while Harmeet Singh demonstrated his abilities by smashing 33 runs from just 13 deliveries. Their partnership proved crucial in overcoming Bangladesh’s bowling threats, including the world-class Mustafizur Rahman, who was hit for 32 runs in overs 17 and 19.
Mustafizur Rahman had initially looked to put his team in a commanding position by taking two wickets, but his figures of 2/9 from his first two overs were marred by the onslaught from Anderson and Singh. The American duo showed resilience and skill in facing the challenges posed by Bangladesh’s bowling attack, ultimately securing an impressive victory on home soil.
