The United States is world famous for sports such as athletics and swimming.

There are indications that they are ready to make a big difference in the field of cricket as well. It was revealed yesterday when they beat the Irish team in a Twenty20 International cricket match.

Batting first, the Americans scored 188 for 6 in their 20 overs at Lauderhill Stadium.

Sushant Modani scored 50 runs while Gajanand Singh scored 65 runs. In reply, Ireland scored only 162 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.

The United States won the match by 26 points. It was the first T20 victory for the United States against a Test playing nation.