In order for the co-hosts of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the USA and Ireland, shared the points and advanced from Group A to the Super Eight stage without bowling a ball in a soggy Lauderhill, Florida.
Following several inspections and despite the local groundstaff’s best efforts, the game in Florida was officially declared abandoned due to a wet outfield that caused a delay in the toss.
Pakistan was also announced to have exited the tournament at the group stage, and the washout put an end to any qualifying permutations in Group A, ending Ireland’s prospects of making it to the Super 8.
Pakistan may have moved up to the top two when they played Ireland in Lauderhill on Sunday if the USA had lost to Ireland in this match.
However, after defeating Pakistan and Canada earlier in the competition, the US team now has an unbeatable five points, making them the sixth team to advance to the Super Eight stage.
