The United States (USA) and Bangladesh (BAN) are set to continue their ongoing T20I series by facing off in the second match of the three-game affair | Reddy Anna. Both sides will lock horns at the Prairie View Cricket Complex on Thursday, May 23. Notably, USA pulled off a major upset by clinching a win in the first T20I, defeating Bangladesh by five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
As for the visitors, Bangladesh will be desperate to improve. A loss in the second T20I would mean that the USA will win the series, and led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, the Bangla Tigers cannot afford a setback in confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Houston is favorable for batters. With spinners getting some assistance on the surface, batters will aim to stay patient in the early stages of the game and play big shots towards the end. Opting to bowl first could be a viable decision.
Predicted Playing XIs:
United States (USA):
Steven Taylor
Monank Patel (c & wk)
Andries Gous
Aaron Jones
Shadley van Schalkwyk
Milind Kumar
Nisarg Patel
Jessy Singh
Nosthush Kenjige
Saurabh Netravalkar
Harmeet Singh
Bangladesh (BAN):
Tanzid Hasan
Towhid Hridoy
Litton Das (wk)
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
Shakib Al Hasan
Soumya Sarkar
Mahmudullah
Mahedi Hasan
Mustafizur Rahman
Tanvir Islam
Shoriful Islam
USA vs BAN Probable Best Performers:
Probable Best Batter: Towhid Hridoy Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the USA. With 58 runs to his name in the first T20I, Hridoy was the highest run-getter of the game. Despite his knock being in vain, the star batter will aim to put in a similar performance and level the series.
Probable Best Bowler: Steven Taylor Steven Taylor could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Bangladesh. With three overs bowled, Taylor conceded just nine runs and took two brilliant wickets in the first match. His performance in the upcoming game could be crucial as well.
Prediction:
Considering their performance in the first T20I and the momentum they have gained, the USA looks well-placed to continue their winning run. However, Bangladesh's experience and desperation to bounce back could make for a fiercely contested match. If the USA can replicate their all-round performance, they stand a good chance to clinch the series.
Prediction: USA to win the match.
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