USA captain Sushil Nadkarni led his side to a fine 34 runs victory in a play-off match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Sushil Nadkarni hit 48 against Bermuda. Photo: ICC/Thusith Wijedoru
USA batting first posted 193=5 in its 20 overs and then restricted Bermuda to 159-8 in its allotted 20 overs.
Nadkarni’s 48 was well backed up by Orlando Baker (39) and Steven Taylor (38). Sam Robinson was the most impressive Bermuda bowler.
In its chase, Bermuda was never in the reckoning despite number three Lionel Cann (73: 47b, 4×4, 3×6). Bermuda lost wickets at regular intervals.
In the end, USA bowlers led by Muhammad Ghous (2-20), Abhimanyu Rajp (2-30) and Elmore Hutchinson (2-33) kept Bermuda in check.
Nadkarni’s efforts won him the Man of the Match.
Scores in Brief
USA beats Bermuda by 34 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium
USA 193-5, 20 overs (Sushil Nadkarni 48, Orlando Baker 39, Steven Taylor 38; Sam Robinson 2-41)
Bermuda 159-8, 20 overs (Lionel Cann 73; Muhammad Ghous 2-20, Abhimanyu Rajp 2-30, Elmore Hutchinson 2-33)
Man of the Match: Sushil Nadkarni (USA)
