USA earn shock series win over Bangladesh ahead of T20 World Cup

Bangladesh slump to defeat in second T20 against the co-hosts, days before the T20 World Cup begins.

The United States have defeated Bangladesh by six runs to win their second Twenty20 international and claim a shock victory in the three-match series in Houston, Texas.

Chasing a modest 145 to win on Thursday, Bangladesh were well-placed at 78-2 before losing their last eight wickets for 60 runs to crash to defeat two days after losing the opening match by five wickets.

Fast bowler Ali Khan claimed 3-25 for the home side while Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (36) and former captain Shakib Al Hasan (30) were their team’s main run-makers in a total of 138.

“A lot of credit goes to the bowlers. They really put in the effort and brought their A game to restrict the Bangladeshi batsmen,” man-of-the-match Khan said.

“We took wickets at crucial stages, and that put the pressure back on Bangladesh.”

Ali Khan’s stellar performance today at the second T20i against Bangladesh earned him the Man of the Match title!