Co-hosts USA qualify for the Super Eights after game against Ireland was abandoned without a ball being bowled
Match officials inspect the outfield before the T20 World Cup match between the USA and Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida. The game was eventually abandoned. Photograph: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Imagesas Florida’s week of record rainfall ensured their clash with the USA was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Ireland and Pakistan will still meet on Sunday, a dead rubber now with both sides mathematically out of the running for progression. Hourly inspections took place at 11.30, 12.30 and 1.15 as the outfield was given as much time as possible to dry. The western part of the ground, an area which is made up of different soil than the rest of the outfield, was the issue, with puddles there requiring significant attention from the ground staff.
The result and USA’s progression is a significant fillip for cricket in this part of the world and indeed tournament organisers. In their quest to engage the American market in the sport, a lengthy and successful campaign from the USA will now surely draw in more eyeballs given the novelty factor. As the tournament has progressed, outlets such as the New York Times and The Athletic have had more of a presence in press boxes.
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