The T20 World Cup 2024 clash between the United States and Ireland is getting delayed due to rain and the result of this match will decide Pakistan's fate in the ongoing tournament. Last edition Runners-up Pakistan is on the verge of getting out of the tournament because the side just won a single game.
Soon after the toss was delayed, netizens started trolling Babar Azam-led Pakistan with ‘Qudrat ka Nizam’, here are the viral posts:
How Pakistan's fate depends on this match
The Scotland vs England and Sri Lanka vs Nepal games were abandoned due to rain as well. However, if a similar sight is witnessed during USA vs IRE game and the match can't proceed and there's no result. Then both the USA and Ireland will have to share a point in case of a potential washout. However, this will straight away send the US to the Super 8 stage and end Pakistan's chances to reach the next round. As the USA already have four points, even a washout point will raise their tally to a total of five points and the Men in Green can only reach four points at best if everything goes their way.
Pakistan are placed third with one win from three games, while India lead the group with an all-win record from three matches. The chances of the match to begin are bleak as the state of Florida, where Lauderhill is situated, has been hit by a tropical thunderstorm, leading to incessant rain and flash flooding. If the match doesn't happen, USA will create history by becoming the first team to qualify for the Super Eight stage in its maiden appearance.
with PTI Inputs
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