Bangladesh Clinch final game by 10 wickets, USA Takes T20I Series 2-1

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Bangladesh secured a dominant 10-wicket victory in the final T20I against USA, but it wasn't enough to overturn the series deficit. USA clinched the three-match series 2-1 despite a strong showing from the visitors in the decider.

Opting to field first, Bangladesh stifled the American batting line-up. Mustafizur Rahman was in inspired form, registering career-best figures of 6 wickets for just 10 runs in his 4 overs. Shakib Al Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib chipped in with a wicket apiece, restricting USA to a paltry 104 runs in their 20 overs.

In reply, Bangladesh openers Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar made light work of the target. The duo stitched together an unbeaten partnership, with Hasan scoring 58 runs and Sarkar contributing 43. Bangladesh chased down the target with almost 8 overs to spare, showcasing their batting prowess.

Despite the convincing win, Bangladesh fell short in the series. USA, who rested some key players including their regular captain, displayed their resilience throughout the series. While their performance in the final match faltered, they managed to secure series victory.

This series win marks a significant milestone for USA cricket, demonstrating their growing competitiveness on the international stage. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will take heart from their dominant performance in the final match and look to build on this momentum in future encounters in upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.