Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Live Updates: Pakistan will be hoping for Ireland to beat the US on Friday and a win against Ireland themselves on Sunday to qualify.
Pakistan Super 8 Qualifier Scenario T20 World Cup Live: Pakistan picked up two points against Canada in their third game after losing their first two matches against the USA and India, but qualification for the Super 8 remains uncertain and a loss to the USA against Ireland on Friday would be enough to knock the men in green out.
If USA and Ireland lose, each team will be awarded one point, giving USA five points and making them the second team to qualify for the next round after India from Group A. Pakistan will be praying to the weather gods that the USA-Ireland match will be played and Ireland will be able to beat USA, which would give Pakistan a chance to qualify with a win against Ireland.
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Similarly, if the Pakistan match is canceled and Pakistan scores just one point, the United States will advance. Weather forecasts in Lauderhill, where the United States vs. Ireland and Pakistan vs. Ireland matches are being held, indicate that both games may be canceled, making Pakistan’s chances of winning look slim. Flood watches are in effect for all of South Florida until Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also declared a state of emergency on Wednesday for five counties, including Broward County, home to the city of Lauderhill.
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Pakistan’s fate in the T20 World Cup may depend on the weather in Lauderhill, Florida
Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the Super 8 in the ongoing T20 World Cup were always going to be tough after they were shocked by hosts USA in the first match. The loss to India in the second match was particularly hard for Pakistan to swallow as they should have won easily after restricting India to 119 in the first innings. However, Pakistan managed to steady the sinking ship and bounce back from two consecutive losses with a win against Canada.
But Pakistan still have a hurdle to overcome over the next few days – and it will be tough given the weather conditions in Lauderhill, the Florida city where Group A’s most crucial match will be played.
Recently, Sri Lanka’s must-win match against Nepal at the same venue was called off due to heavy rains and flood warnings in Lauderhill. The landslides had put Sri Lanka on the edge of defeat. Now it seems Pakistan may meet the same fate. (read more)
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First uploaded: 14 Jun 2024 18:45 IST
