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Mustafizur Rahman's Career-Best Stuns USA

Bangladesh Secures Emphatic Victory in First T20I

USA 104/9 (20 overs), Bangladesh 108/0 (10.2 overs)

In a thrilling turn of events, Mustafizur Rahman's career-best bowling performance of 6 for 10 left the United States of America (USA) reeling in the first T20 International (T20I) against Bangladesh in Houston.

Rahman wreaked havoc on the American batting lineup, dismantling them for a mere 104 runs in just 20 overs. His exceptional spell included the scalps of openers Steven Taylor and Sushant Modani, as well as captain Monank Patel.

In response, Bangladesh chased down the target effortlessly, reaching 108 runs without losing a wicket in just 10.2 overs. Liton Das led the charge with a blistering 58 off 29 deliveries, while Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed an unbeaten 43.

This emphatic victory marks a significant moment for Bangladesh in T20I cricket, as it continues its dominance in the format. For USA, the result will serve as a valuable learning experience as they strive to improve their performance in international competitions.

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