USA and Bangladesh go head to head in a three-match T20I series starting with the first T20I in Houston on May 21, Tuesday. The match starts from 8.30 pm IST. All three matches will be played in Houston.
This is the first time that both these teams are playing against each other in international cricket. The series is happening just before the T20 World Cup which will give both these teams an ideal opportunity to prepare themselves for the ICC event.
USA being the co-hosts along with West Indies, the two teams will get a very good understanding of the conditions in the US. Bangladesh is expected to bring a 17-member side to the US for the series. Injured pacer Taskin Ahmed has been replaced by Hasan Mahmud in this series. In case he fails to recover for the mega event, he will replace him in the squad.
Bangladesh have recalled veterans Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah for the T20 World Cup. It was Shakib who led them in the last T20 World Cup but will play as a player this time around. The recall of Mahmudullah is also a massive call as the Bangladesh magazine have trusted his experience. The Fizz with his recent form in the IPL will be crucial to the team’s chances in the tournament along with their core of all-rounders and spinners.
Talking about the USA squad for the series, they have plenty of players of Indian origin for this series and also for the World Cup. They will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Monank Patel in the series. Two names that stand out in this USA squad are Ali Khan and Kiwi all-rounder Corey Anderson who are well known for playing their trade in T20 cricket in leagues across the globe.
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USA vs BAN Head to Head Records- 1st T20I, 2024
| Stats | Matches | BAN Won | USA Won | No Result |
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At
Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA vs BAN: Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
The two teams are yet to play in international cricket across formats. While Bangladesh is an established international cricket team now, USA are still finding its feet in international cricket.
USA vs BAN: Last 5 Encounters
The two teams will play a three-match T20I series. Before this, the two teams have never played international cricket against each other. Thus they start their rivalry with three T20I matches and will eventually play other formats as well.
USA vs BAN: Trends and Patterns
USA will be playing in known conditions at the Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston. The venue has hosted four T20Is and as many ODI matches with the team chasing having an edge in the contest. Bangladesh will get their very first taste of international cricket in the US and hence how they adapt to the conditions will be an interesting observation.
Conclusion
This is Bangladesh’s chance to get accustomed to the conditions in the US ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. A 3-0 whitewash will be the perfect start for them towards the T20 World Cup 2024.
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