- April 21, 2025
USA vs BHM (3rd Match) – Highlights
It was a day to remember for the United States of America as they steamrolled the Bahamas by a staggering 149 runs in the 3rd match of the North America T20 Cup held at George Town on April 20, 2025. Led by a blistering century from captain Monank Patel, USA’s batting firepower proved far too hot for the Bahamian bowlers, who had no answers to the relentless assault. The result was inevitable once the Americans posted a daunting total of 217/4 in their 20 overs.
USA opted to bat first, and it wasn’t long before the fireworks began. Opener Rahul Jariwala played a steady hand with 35 off 31 balls, ensuring the innings had a solid foundation. Saiteja Mukkamalla’s brief stay (16 off 11) was ended by Romaine Smith, but what followed next turned the match into a one-man show.
Skipper Monank Patel tore into the Bahamas bowling attack, smashing 104 runs off just 49 balls. His innings, laced with 8 boundaries and 6 sixes, was a masterclass in power hitting and precise timing. He reached his hundred with the swagger of a man batting on a different pitch altogether.
Supporting Monank was Aaron Jones, who played a blistering cameo of his own – 35 runs off just 17 deliveries, including three towering sixes. The USA middle-order ensured the momentum never dipped, with Milind Kumar adding an unbeaten 16 off 11 to cap off the innings. Bahamas bowlers toiled under pressure. Romaine Smith was the pick, claiming two wickets for 36, but others like Sandeep Goud (1/54) and Marc Taylor (0/46) faced the full wrath of the American batsmen.
Chasing a mammoth target of 218 was always going to be a mountain for BHM, and unfortunately for them, they never got near the summit. Their innings was a painful struggle from the outset, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Only Captain Marc Taylor (19 off 21) and Kervon Hinds (15 off 16) showed any signs of resistance. The rest crumbled against a disciplined and ruthless USA bowling lineup.
Vatsal Vaghela stood out with an impressive 3 for 12 in his four overs, dismantling the middle order with clever variations and tight lines. Yasir Mohammad chipped in with 2 for 14, while Akhilesh Reddy and Ayan Desai each bagged a wicket. Even Sanjay Krishnamurthi bowled economically, returning figures of 0/8 in his three overs. Milind Kumar bowled one over and didn’t concede a single run, highlighting USA’s complete control over the match.
BHM could only muster 68/9 in their 20 overs, limping to the finish line with barely a whimper. It was a commanding performance from the USA team, who showcased depth in both batting and bowling, sending a strong message to the rest of the competition. Monank Patel, unsurprisingly, was named Player of the Match for his sensational century – the innings that laid the groundwork for this massive victory.
United States of America vs. Bahamas Scoreboard
United States of America – 217/4 (20)
Bahamas – 68/9 (20)
Result – U.S.A. won by 149 runs
Player of the Match – Monank Patel
Monank Patel
USA vs BHM Playing Eleven
United States of America | Monank Patel (c), Rahul Jariwala (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Aaron Jones, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Akhilesh Reddy, Ayan Desai, Yasir Mohammad, Aarin Nadkarni, Vatsal Vaghela |
Bahamas | Marc Taylor (c), Festus Benn, Ryan Tappin, Eugene Duff, Kervon Hinds, Renford Davson, Julio Jemison (wk), Antonio Harris, Sandeep Goud, Ricardo Patten, Romaine Smith |
Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.
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