Even if Pakistan narrowly defeats Ireland in their final Group A match on Sunday, they will still be able to advance to the T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight stage if the USA loses to the same side on Friday.
Because of potentially fatal flooding, Fort Lauderdale announced a state of emergency.
‘A state of emergency has been declared in Fort Lauderdale due to the possibly devastating flash floods in Florida.’ “Hundreds of planes scheduled to depart from and arrive at airports in South Florida have been grounded,” according to the local authorities; Thus, the cricket team from Sri Lanka, which is presently competing in the T20 World Cup, was left stranded in the city.
Read Also: Officers: Actor Darshan Paid ₹ 15 Lakh to 3 Men To Take Responsibility For Murder.
Pakistan may be eliminated from the T20 World Cup
”One of the three American locations set to host the T20 World Cup matches is Fort Lauderdale.” It will host three crucial matches between the United States, Pakistan, and India. The initial installment in the town, which was Sri Lanka vs., was canceled due to heavy rain both inside and outside the stadium. Nepal, was also canceled.”
‘preliminary testing reports demonstrate that the rainfall and water damage has affected and might further impact the capacity to function of important facilities, including major motorways, state and county highways, airports, schools, and other important facilities right through these counties,’ the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, stated in the statement.
‘Dean however Trantalis, the elected leader of Fort Lauderdale, has also declared a state of emergency.’
After signing this proclamation of emergency, I had a conversation with Kevin Guthrie, the state administrator of Emergency Management, who has promised to use whatever resources his organization has to help with our recovery efforts. Additionally, pic.twitter.com/adJeLUGwFi will be sent, by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
— June 12, 2024, Mayor Dean J. Trantalis (@DeanTrantalis)
The Sri Lankan squad was scheduled to sail for the Caribbean islands on Wednesday by plane from Fort Lauderdale, but they had to postpone their trip due to severe rain and floods.
A Sri Lankan squad is stuck in the United States due to flooding in Florida. The team is currently staying in the United States even though they were scheduled to depart for the Caribbean tonight evening from Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale’s mayor has declared a state of emergency. Tomorrow is when the squad is scheduled to depart.
— June 13, Rex Clementines (@RexClementine).
On Monday, June 17, Sri Lanka will meet the Netherlands at St Lucia in their last group match. Despite having lost two of their first three games, they still have a slim chance of moving on to the Super 8 round.
The ‘Qudrat Ka Nizam’ is attempting to remove Pakistan from the competition image.Twitter: bit.ly/kJlt46UcNQ
— @Sachin_Gandhi7 (CrickSachin) 13 June 2024
Why could Pakistan be eliminated as a result of the ‘State of Emergency’?
Important matches this week will take place at Fort Lauderdale’s Central Broward Regional Park, where Pakistan and the United States will compete for a spot in the next round of Group A.
Pakistan plays the same opponents on Sunday while the USA plays Ireland on Friday. If the USA defeats Ireland or the game is canceled eliminated, they will join India as the second Group A squad to earn a Super 8 spot. Ireland and the USA will each receive one point in a washed-out contest. As a result, Pakistan can only score as many as four points, while the United States can score five.
This means that if the USA vs. Ireland game in Florida is postponed due to rain, Pakistan’s match on Sunday is meaningless since they will be eliminated.
On the other hand, Pakistan can control their own fate when they play the Irish on Sunday if the USA lose against Ireland.
India has six points from three games (NRR +1.137) to maintain their lead in Group A. A Super 8 berth is guaranteed for the team captained by Rohit Sharma. USA is now in second place with four points their NRR has dropped to +0.127 from three games. As their NRR now exceeds that of the USA, this is extremely positive news for Pakistan.
According to reports, Florida’s drainage infrastructure is inadequate. To have any hope of playing tomorrow in the #T20WorldCup between the USA and Ireland, the rain must fully stop tonight.
‘Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) Thirteen June 2024’
This implies that Pakistan, provided the USA lose to the same side on Friday, can advance to the T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight stage even if they narrowly defeat Ireland in their last Group A encounter on Sunday.
