Cricket Highlights, April 21: North America Cup 2025 (6th Match) – BER vs USA

BER vs USA (6th Match) – Highlights

The USA put in an all-round performance to take a comfortable victory against Bermuda in Match 6 of the North America T20 Cup in George Town on April 21, 2025. In a match that was completely one-sided, the USA bowled Bermuda out for just 70 runs and chased it down without losing a wicket, winning the match by 86 balls.

BER, having won the toss and opting to bat first, found themselves in immediate trouble against a fiery USA bowling unit. Skipper Terryn Fray struggled for fluency and was dismissed for 5 off 15 balls by Milind Kumar. Although Alex Dore and Jarryd Richardson attempted to build a platform with brief stays, the real story of the innings was the devastating spell from Ali Sheikh. The right-arm spinner turned the game on its head, picking up a sensational five-wicket haul for just 15 runs in three overs.

Delray Rawlins was the only batter to have looked in anything resembling comfort in scoring 18 from 21 deliveries, when he was dismissed, and it precipitated a dramatic collapse. The Bermuda middle and lower order capitulated quickly to Ali Sheikh and Yasir Mohammad. Yasir finished the game with four wickets for only 11 runs. The last seven wickets fell for just 17 runs, at which point Bermuda were all out for 70 in 16.3 overs. The extras of 11 runs were the third-leading contributor to Bermuda’s total, highlighting the batting failure overall.

In reply, the USA openers came out with clear intent. Saiteja Mukkamalla played a scintillating knock, smashing an unbeaten 50 runs off just 23 balls. His innings included eight fours and two enormous sixes and he never looked in trouble chasing the simple target down. He was well supported by Shayan Jahangir who remained not out on 16 runs off 11 balls. The pair made no mistakes and ultimately chased their target down in just 5.4 overs at a run rate of 12.52, showing their authority and domination.

The BER bowlers had no answers to the onslaught. Delray Rawlins, Zeko Burgess, Jermal Proctor, and Dominic Sabir all went wicketless and were punished severely in their brief spells. There was very little in the pitch for the bowlers, and the USA batters capitalized with ruthless efficiency.

Ali Sheikh was rightly adjudged the Player of the Match for his stunning five-wicket haul, which effectively sealed the game before the USA even began their chase. His efforts not only broke the backbone of the Bermuda batting line-up but also displayed the depth and quality in the USA bowling attack.

Bermuda vs United States of America Scoreboard

Bermuda – 70/10 (16.3)

United States of America – 71/0 (5.4)

Result – USA won by 10 wickets (with 86 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Ali Sheikh

BER vs USA Playing XI

Bermuda

Terryn Fray (c), Alex Dore, Jarryd Richardson, Delray Rawlins, Dominic Sabir, Allan Douglas, Derrick Brangman, Sinclair Smith (wk), Jermal Proctor, Zeko Burgess, Kevon Fubler

United States of America

Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Milind Kumar, Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Ali Sheikh, Jasdeep Singh, Yasir Mohammad, Saurabh Netravalkar, Akhilesh Reddy

Disclaimer: This match highlight is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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