Pakistan’s chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 are precarious due to heavy rainfall predicted in Florida, where their crucial final group match against Ireland is scheduled on June 16.
Pakistan’s national team faces a critical situation, needing a victory against Ireland and favorable outcomes in other matches to advance. However, the threat of adverse weather in Lauderhill, Florida looms large.
With the Sri Lanka vs Nepal match already washed out and more thunderstorms forecasted, there’s a 91% chance of rain during the USA vs Ireland match on June 14. If this game is abandoned, the USA would earn a point, securing qualification and effectively eliminating Pakistan from contention.
Pakistan’s path to the Super 8 requires the following outcomes:
June 12: USA to lose to India
June 14: Ireland to beat USA
June 15: India to beat Canada
June 16: Pakistan to beat Ireland
Even in the scenario where Pakistan and the USA are tied on four points, net run rate would become the decisive factor.
Pakistan would need to secure a substantial victory against Ireland while also relying on heavy losses for the USA against both India and Ireland. Despite their recent win against Canada, Pakistan’s hopes hang in the balance due to the unpredictable weather in Florida, posing a significant obstacle to their progress and potentially leading to a disappointing outcome for the former champions
