The ongoing lead to qualify for the Super 8 stage can take a major turn if today’s match (14th June 2024) washouts due to bad weather conditions at the Central Broward Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, the ground for the match to take place.
Rain in Florida will not only cancel the United States vs Ireland match but also the dreams of many Pakistani fans who want their team to go further in the T20 World Cup 2024 for the Group 8 stage.
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With India already qualified for the Super 8 stage, the chances of the USA joining it from Group A are high as Florida is already been on the Red Alert for the poor weather conditions and there are chances of running out of the match.
The United States of America (USA), co-hosts of the current T20 World Cup, are set to play against Ireland, aiming to advance to the next round of the tournament. India has already secured their spot in the Super 8s from Group A, and the USA can join them by defeating Ireland. Pakistan, also in Group A, will watch closely as they hope for Ireland to win on Friday in Fort Lauderdale. Pakistan will face Ireland themselves on Sunday, but the outcome won’t matter if the USA wins on Friday and earns two points.
Will Rain Wash Out Pakistan’s Dream of T20 World Cup 2024
In Fort Lauderdale and other cities across Florida, the weather forecast for Friday indicates cloudy skies. As per the weather reports there are high chances of the with a 98% chance expected at Central Broward Regional Park throughout the day. During match hours, the probability decreases slightly to 74%, but thunderstorms are still anticipated.
Pakistan’s success in the tournament largely depends on the USA versus Ireland match. For Pakistan to qualify for the Super 8 they need Ireland to win today’s match and if the match is canceled due to rain the USA would get high on the points table earning a crucial point and making it to the Super 8 series eliminating Pakistan from contention.
Pakistan, who were runners-up in the 2022 T20 World Cup, have won just one out of their three matches so far. However Pakistan can still move forward if they defeat Ireland and the USA loses to Ireland in Friday’s Match, But if rain affects either game, the USA, already with two wins, will qualify automatically.
