USA vs IRE highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan knocked out; USA progress to Super 8s after washout vs Ireland

USA vs IRE Live Score: USA advance to the Super Eights stage

The USA advanced to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup on Friday when their match against Ireland was abandoned, an outcome which meant former champions Pakistan were eliminated.

Ground staff spent hours working to dry the wet outfield at Lauderhill but shortly after the umpires had inspected conditions a huge downpour ended any hope with the field quickly under water once again.

The USA reach the last eight in their debut appearance in the T20 World Cup largely thanks to their shock win over 2009 champions Pakistan.

The early exit is a bitter disappointment though for Pakistan, who were beaten finalists in the tournament two years ago.

Fans who had waited patiently inside the Central Broward Stadium were instructed to stay in the facility and in shelter due to thunder and lightning which accompanied the torrential rain.

The two teams will receive a point each meaning the USA will progress to the Super Eights along with Group A winners India who are due to play Canada on Saturday in what is now a dead rubber

South Florida has suffered heavy rain and flooding and the game on Tuesday at Lauderhill between Sri Lanka and Nepal was also abandoned.

There were heavy showers earlier on Friday morning which added to the workload which all proved to be in vain.

USA vs IRE Live Score: USA to board the 2026 T20 World Cup flight

USA, thus, also qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

The top eight teams from here plus the two hosts and top-two ranked teams outside of this on the day of the T20 World Cup final will directly qualify for the next T20 showpiece.

USA vs IRE Live Score: USA have 5 points

USA ended group league campaign with five points from four games and Pakistan even if they win their last match against Ireland can maximum reach four points.

Pakistan went down to India in New York on Sunday in a close game, failing to chase a target of 120. Before that, in their opening game in Dallas, they suffered a shock Super Over loss to USA.

The USA began the tournament with a convincing win over Canada chasing nearly 200 runs, shocked Pakistan in one of T20 World Cup's greatest upsets, and then gave formidable title contenders India a run for their money, but the starting point of the team's upsurge in the game was the morale-boosting T20I series victory over Bangladesh just prior to the showpiece.

USA vs IRE Live Score: Debutants USA script history

Partly made up of men moonlighting as cricketers when not doing their primary jobs, the USA team cleared the group stage of T20 World Cup in its very first attempt after its match against Ireland was called off here on Friday, knocking out former champions Pakistan from the tournament.

Thanks to their wins over neighbours Canada and heavyweights Pakistan in their first two outings, the USA joined India in the Super Eight stage of the T20 showpiece after their final group match was washed out.

The washout meant heavyweights Pakistan bowed out of the tournament which they won way back in 2009, even as the USA fuelled the game's growth in the land of opportunities by advancing to the next stage.

USA vs IRE Live Score: USA also qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup

With their entry into the Super 8s, USA also qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Big moment for the United States cricket team. What a performance by them in the mega event. They march into the Super 8s with India from Group A.

USA vs IRE Live Score: India, USA in Super 8s from Group A

India top the group with six points while the US are second with five points, which means third-placed Pakistan (two points) cannot finish in the top two even if they beat Ireland on Sunday in their final group game.

Only the top two teams from the four groups advance to the Super Eight.

The US beat Canada in the tournament opener before stunning Pakistan in a match that went to a Super Over.

USA vs IRE Live Score: US reach T20 WC Super Eights

The United States' T20 World Cup group match against Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida was washed out on Friday, ensuring the co-hosts' progress to the Super Eight knockout stage at the expense of former champions Pakistan.

Unrelenting rain, which had put South Florida at risk of life-threatening flooding, resulted in a wet outfield when the teams arrived. Although the rain stopped in the morning, umpires called off the game when it returned after several inspections.

USA vs IRE Live Score: USA create history!

USA vs IRE Live Score: USA in Super 8s

The USA's qualification for the Super 8 marks the seventh time an associate team has progressed from the group stage to the Super stage in T20 World Cups.

Previous instances include Ireland (2009), Netherlands (2014), Afghanistan (2016), Namibia (2021), Scotland (2021), and the Netherlands (2022).

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE! Match called off

It's official now!

United States qualify for the Super Eights, Pakistan have been eliminated.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Oh no! the rain is getting heavier now.

We are waiting for an official and final update from the ICC.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Oh boy! it is raining now. More and more covers have been brought on.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Main pitch is cover. More covers are coming on. Things are not looking pretty. The entire square is being covered now. There is an lightening alert.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Bad news, folks! Covers are coming back on.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Alert for lightening has forced played to go inside the dressing room. We are still waiting for confirmation.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Match referee Javagal Srinath is also in the middle. He is having a chat with the groundsmen.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

The fourth inspection is underway. Umpires are walking to the middle. There are patches in the outfield. Groundsmen are applying dryers in the outfield.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

In case of a USA win or a washout tonight, Pakistan will be eliminated.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

10 minutes to go! Umpires will have an inspection at 10:45 PM IST. Pakistan fans are eagerly waiting for a good news. We hope to see some action tonight.

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Major update!

There will be another inspection at 10:45 PM IST, about 40 minutes from now.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

The skies are clear, that's a good news. There is no rain. Inspection is on. Umpires are checking the square region. All we are waiting for umpires' verdict. Will there be a game? We will get to know shortly.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

The Super Soppers have stopped working. Some drying-up process is still going on. Umpires are still looking at the outfield. The final verdict is around the corner. Fingers crossed for a rain-truncated game.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Umpires are walking to the middle for an inspection. They are looking at the pitch and then assessing the area outside the 30 yard circle.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

We still have plenty of time in hands. If rain stays away, we can still have a game. Inspection to take place in a few minutes. Pakistan fans are eagerly waiting for a good news.

USA vs IRE Live Score: Waterlogged outfield delays start!

Waterlogged outfield delays start to USA v Ireland T20 WC match

The start of Friday's T20 World Cup match between the USA and Ireland was delayed by two hours as ground staff battled to remove standing water in the outfield.

South Florida has suffered heavy rain and flooding and the game on Tuesday at Lauderhill between Sri Lanka and Nepal was abandoned.

There were heavy showers earlier on Friday morning and umpires will hold their third pitch inspection at 12:30 local time -- two hours after the scheduled start.

Should the Group A game be abandoned, the USA would qualify for the Super Eights stage, along with group leader India, while Pakistan and Ireland would be eliminated with Canada.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

As per the information from ICC, the latest a 5-over game can begin is 11:46 pm IST

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Good news, folks!

There will be another inspection at 10:00 pm IST. This will be the third inspection by the umpires. We are hoping for some good news.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

A washout will knock Pakistan out of the World Cup. USA will go through. We are waiting for an official update after the inspection.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Umpires are out in the middle for an inspection. They are looking at the pitch and then assessing the outfield.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

We are almost 15 mins away from the second inspection. A few dark clouds are drifting over the stadium, but for now, the rain is holding off.

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30 minutes to go to the next inspection. Not just USA or Ireland fans, Pakistan fans too are waiting for some good news.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

The next inspection is almost an hour from now. But the good news is that it is not raining at the moment.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

First inspection done and the next inspection will take place at 9pm IST.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Inspection is underway at the moment. They are checking the pitch and the outfield as well. Meanwhile, some USA players and Ireland players have come out to the middle.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

The officials are walking out for an inspection. The Super Soppers are working hard at the moment. The Sun is shining all over the Lauderhill. Things are looking promising for a game.

USA vs IRE Live Score: TOSS DELAYED

The start of Friday's T20 World Cup match between the USA and Ireland was delayed as ground staff battled to remove standing water in the outfield.

South Florida has suffered heavy rain and flooding and the game on Tuesday at Lauderhill between Sri Lanka and Nepal was abandoned.

Umpires will hold a pitch inspection at 10:30 am local (8:00 PM IST) to determine a possible new start time for the game.

Should the Group A game be abandoned, the USA would qualify for the Super Eights stage, along with group leader India, while Pakistan and Ireland would be eliminated.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Good news, folks!

The sun is shining brightly at the moment.

The super soppers are actively working on the outfield, and the groundstaff is putting in their best efforts to quickly dry everything up.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

There is an inspection at 8:00 PM (IST).

No rain as of now. Sun is shining. Groundsmen are at work now. The super soppers are in full swing.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

The Sun is out. The square region looks good. The outfield is quite wet. Groundmen are on duty. They are working hard.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE! TOSS delayed

UPDATE: Toss has been delayed due to a wet outfield at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Florida

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Good news, folks!

The skies are clear in Port Lauderdale, but the outfield is quite wet.

Let's remain hopeful for optimal conditions.

USA vs IRE Live Score: UPDATE!

Good news, folks! After a heavy downpour in the morning, the Sun is out. It is sunny in Florida right now.

USA vs IRE Live Score: Pakistan must rely on...

If this match ends with no result, Pakistan will be eliminated.

To advance, Pakistan must rely on Ireland defeating the USA on Friday and then secure a victory against Ireland on Sunday.

USA vs IRE Live Score: Matches at Lauderhill

A previous game at Lauderhill between Sri Lanka and Nepal was abandoned without play due to weather conditions, and the USA are scheduled to play Ireland later on Friday. Pakistan's upcoming match against Ireland at the same venue on Sunday is crucial for their campaign.

On the other hand, Pakistan's chances of qualifying for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 have significantly diminished due to bad weather forecasts for their upcoming matches in Florida.

USA vs IRE Live Score: Flood-like situations

Lauderhill, located an hour north of Miami, has experienced flood-like conditions, causing significant disruptions.

The adverse weather poses challenges for the continuation of cricket matches in the area, particularly affecting Pakistan's chances of advancing in the tournament.

USA vs IRE Live Score: Weather forecast

The weather forecast predicts continued rain and thunderstorms throughout the week, affecting the schedule of matches involving India, Pakistan, Ireland, and Canada in Florida.

USA vs IRE Live Score: India's practice session in flood-hit Florida cancelled

Rohit Sharma-led Indian side has been undefeated in the T20 World Cup 2024. However, their winning streak could face a massive setback this week, with clouds of uncertainty hovering over their upcoming group-stage fixture against Canada.

According to a report, the scheduled practice session for the Indian men's cricket team in Florida on June 14 has been cancelled due to inclement weather conditions.

This development comes ahead of their match against Canada, set to take place at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill on Saturday.