By The USA advanced to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup on Friday after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain. This result led to the elimination of former champions Pakistan.
Efforts by ground staff to dry the wet outfield at Lauderhill were thwarted by another downpour, which left the field underwater shortly after the umpires’ inspection.
This marks the USA’s debut appearance in the T20 World Cup, with their progression largely due to their surprising victory over the 2009 champions Pakistan.
Pakistan’s early exit is a major disappointment, especially since they were finalists in the tournament two years ago.
Spectators at Central Broward Stadium were instructed to stay sheltered due to thunder and lightning accompanying the heavy rain.
Both teams received one point from the abandoned match, allowing the USA to progress to the Super Eights alongside Group A winners India. India’s upcoming match against Canada on Saturday is now inconsequential.
South Florida has faced severe weather, with heavy rain and flooding. Earlier in the week, a match between Sri Lanka and Nepal was also abandoned.
Despite heavy showers earlier on Friday, all efforts to prepare the field proved futile.
