Florida Weather and Rain Forecast: What Happens if USA vs Ireland or Pakistan vs Ireland is Washed Out? Which Team Will Qualify for Super Eight Round from Group A of T20 World Cup 2024?

USA vs Ireland Match Weather, Pakistan vs IRE Rain Chances: Spicy pitches, upsets and some last-ball finishes--the T20 World Cup 2024 has already turned out to be a mouth-watering affair for fans and those who follow cricket across the globe. Cricket has drawn a lot of fans to the United States, and the number is expected to increase as the tournament progresses. After New York and Texas, Florida is set to be the latest of the states in the US to host the T20 World Cup 2024. As exciting as it may sound for cricket fans, the Florida leg is likely to be impacted by rain. The Sri Lanka vs Nepal match, which will be played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, is the first match of this T20 World Cup to be played in Florida. ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Group A: Pakistan Move to Third Place With First Win, India Occupy Top Spot.

With rain threatening to impact several matches in the Florida leg, fans also might be in for some nervous times as they wonder what the state of their favourite sides would be should the downpour lead to a washout. The England vs Scotland match, which was played at Bridgetown in Barbados, had been called off due to rain, and both teams shared points earlier on. But now, with the fight for the Super Eight intensifying with every passing match, there is expected to be added interest in the various Super Eight qualification scenarios that might emerge in the case of a washout. Among other important matches, Florida will witness the USA vs Ireland match on June 14 and the Pakistan vs Ireland contest on June 16. So what happens if rain impacts these matches? Check Florida's weather updates below.

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What Happens if Rain Plays Spoilsport in USA vs IRE or PAK vs IRE Match? Which Team Goes Through to the Super Eight?

As it stands, Group A is topped by India with four points, followed by the USA with an inferior Net Run Rate (NRR). Pakistan kept their Super Eight hopes alive with a seven-wicket win over Canada, which has put them in third spot. Canada and Ireland are fourth and fifth, respectively. One win for India might see them through. Pakistan, on their part, can get a maximum of four points if they win their remaining match against Ireland. ICC T20 World Cup 2024: A Look at Format, Groups, Participating Teams and Points System of Men's Twenty20 Cricket WC.

If the USA vs Ireland match on June 14 is washed out, then the co-hosts, with five points, will qualify for the playoffs regardless of their result against India and that will signal the end of Pakistan's campaign, given India win one of their remaining two matches. USA will then have five points and Pakistan, despite being Ireland, will have one point less and miss out.

Pakistan would want rain to stay away from their remaining match against Ireland (June 16), as a washout would mean they get to a maximum of three points, which won't be enough. In that scenario, if the USA even lose both their remaining matches against India and Ireland, then they will still go through to the Super Eight.

If both the USA vs Ireland and Pakistan vs Ireland matches are washed out, then USA (5) will go through to the Super Eight stage as they will have more points than Pakistan (3). Florida will also host the India vs Canada match on June 15 and if that match is washed out, India will be in a good position to qualify regardless of what happens against USA.

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