EXPLAINED: What Happens To Pakistan If USA Vs Ireland T20 World Cup Match Is Washed Out Due To Rain In Florida
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Ireland are set to take on USA in the T20 World Cup 2024.
- There are chances of rain in the game in Florida.
- This might be bad news for Pakistan.
Ireland and USA are set to take on June 14 at the Central Broward Park in Fort Lauderhill, Florida, as the co-hosts will be playing their final game in the group stage. The match will be of particular interest to Pakistan, as their hopes of qualification in the Super 8 stage of the tournament depends on the result of this game. Howver, the Men in Green a will be in serious worry as the weather is not looking good in Florida ahead of the match.
Florida is in the midst of severe floods, with several parts of the city waterlogged and receiving heavy rainfall for the past few days. According to Accuweather.com, the weather is expected to be inclement on the matchday as well. There is a 99% chance of rainfall, and thunderstorms can also happen, leading to flooding. “Cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm; additional rain can lead to flooding problems,” the website states. Hnce, there are high chances that the match between Ireland and USA will be washed out due to rain.
If USA vs Ireland is washed out due to ran, both teams will get one point each. USA have already won two out of their three group matches so far against Canada and Pakistan. Hence, if a point is added then they will have 5 points on the board.
Pakistan have 2 points on the board after three games. They lost their first two games of the tournaments against USA and Canada, and won their first match of the T20 World Cup against Canada. Now, the maximum points tally that they can reach at the end of the group stage is 4, if they win their remaining match against Ireland. Hence, they will be behind the points tally of USA, in case tonight’s match is washed out. Hence, if rain washes out the game, then Pakistan will be knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2024.
On the other hand, it will be USA who would progress in the Super 8 side. This would be a massive achievement for a side who are playing their first-ever T20 World Cup 2024. On the other hand, this will be a big setback for the Babar Azam-led side who had played the final od the last T20 World Cup in 200 against England, and finished as the runners-up.
Florida has already witnessed a total washed-out game, with even the toss not happening during the Sri Lanka vs Nepal match.