USA vs BAN, T20I Series: Dream11 Prediction for the 2nd T20I [X]

Ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA, the Bangladesh side are all set for a preparatory bilateral series’ and is slated to square off against USA for a three-match T20 series. The first game of the series is going to be played in the Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston, and is slated to begin at 8:30 PM on May 21.

Ahead of this clash, let us quickly go through the dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, teams, pitch report & top picks.

USA vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats

Both teams have played just a single game and USA came out the top in their recent outing. Bangladesh are yet to defeat USA in a T20I game.

USA vs BAN Pitch Report

The pitch at the Prairie View Cricket Complex is a balanced pitch and the batters get to score runs when they get used to the conditions. The pacers get decent movement with the new ball while there’s some bite for the spinners as well.

Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston Ground Stats

Total Matches: 5
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won bowling first: 3
Average 1st innings Score: 172
Average 2nd innings Score: 161
Highest total recorded: 230/3 by USA vs CAN
Lowest total recorded: 132/10 by CAN vs USA

Fantasy value from the pitch

• The spinners tend to get a little more assistance than the seamers.
• The batters can capitalise on the hard new ball as there are limited lateral movements.
• Team batting second has a better share of wins.

USA vs BAN Fantasy Cricket Tips

USA Heavy Fantasy XI

They have a strong top order that includes Andries Gous, Steven Taylor, and Nitish Kumar. Corey Anderson provides batting depth, while Saurabh Nethravalkar and Harmeet Singh bring a wealth of experience with the ball.

Bangladesh Heavy Fantasy XI

They have a strong batting order, with Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, and Najmul Hossain Shanto playing key roles at the top. Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman bring valuable experience and match-winning talents to the unit.

USA vs BAN Winner Prediction

After an embarrassing defeat in the first T20I, Bangladesh would be all guns blazing for a win. The visitors are likely to bounce back and equal the tally against United States.

USA vs BAN Top Player Picks

Andries Gous (USA): The top-order batter has plied his trade during the Abu Dhabi T10 and ILT20 this edition, and has been one of the players to watch out for. Gous is a top-order aggressor who is not afraid to take the charge against the bowlers.

Harmeet Singh (USA): The all-rounder has been brilliant with the bat as well as the ball. He has the best bowling figures at the venue and is used to the ways of the pitches. Harmeet has also showcased his calibre lower down the order with the bat. 

Towhid Hridoy (BAN): The middle-order batter smashed a fifty in their last game against USA. He is a terrific player against spin and pace, and has been in good touch with the willow. Hridoy has the ability to switch gears whenever needed. 

Mustafizur Rahman (BAN): The left-arm pacer arrived on the back of a brilliant IPL 2024 outing with the Chennai Super Kings. He picked up a couple of wickets in the first T20I and has a variety of mixups to outfox the opposition.

USA vs BAN Differential Picks

Corey Anderson (USA): The former New Zealand all-rounder was influential with the bat despite bowling a couple of seam-ups in the last game. Anderson displayed strong finishing skills in the last game against Bangladesh.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim (BAN): As an opener for Bangladesh, the young gun has performed admirably with the bat. He appeared to be in good shape during the recent Zimbabwe series, scoring a pair of match-winning runs for his team.

USA vs BAN Fantasy Expert Advice

 As per the combinations of the team, a fantasy team structure of 1-4-4-2 or 2-2-4-3 can be a good option to win rewards.

USA vs BAN Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/ Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Andries Gous, Litton Das
Batters: Steven Taylor, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Corey Anderson, Harmit Singh, Mahmudullah Riyad
Bowlers: Saurabh Netravalkar, Mustafizur Rahman

Captain: Towhid Hridoy
Vice-captain: Mustafizur Rahman

Players- Bangladesh: 6 USA: 5

USA vs BAN for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Andries Gous
Batters: Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Aaron Jones, Soumya Sarkar
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Corey Anderson, Harmit Singh
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

Captain: Mustafizur Rahman
Vice-captain: Andries Gous

Players- Bangladesh: 7 USA: 4