T20 World Cup 2024: Rain threat looms over Pakistan’s qualification in Super Eight stage

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Rain threatens Pakistan’s qualification for the Super Eight stage in T20 World Cup 2024. Will weather impact their journey? A state of emergency was declared in Fort Lauderdale owing to the life-threatening flash floods in Florida. Hundreds of flights bound for and from South Florida airports have been grounded by the local authorities. As a result of this, the Sri Lankan team is currently stuck in the city.

The Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale is scheduled to host some important games in the T20 World Cup over the next few days. 2022 finalists Pakistan and co-hosts USA are fighting for a spot in the Super Eight stage from Group A. USA are placed at No. 2 in the group with four points from three games and a net run-rate (NRR) of +0.127. Meanwhile, Pakistan have only two points from three games but a better net run-rate of +0.191. Only one of these two teams will accompany India to the Super Eight stage from Group A.

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The USA face a struggling Ireland side on Friday, June 14 in Lauderhill, Florida. A win for the Monank Patel-led side will take them into the next stage. However, if they lose, they will have to hope that Ireland beats Pakistan on Sunday at the same venue.

While things are tantalisingly poised in Group A, the problem lies with the weather in Fort Lauderdale. If the game between USA and Ireland is washed out, Pakistan will be eliminated and the T20 World Cup debutants will go through to the next round. The USA’s hopes of qualifying can still be alive if they lose to Ireland. However, for that to happen, the rain Gods will have to have the final say in the Pakistan-Ireland game.

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“Preliminary reports indicate that the rainfall and flooding has affected and may continue to impact the operational capability of critical infrastructure, including major interstates, state and county roadways, airports, schools, and other critical infrastructure throughout these counties,” Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, said in the declaration.