Pakistan Out? What Happens If The Florida Leg Of T20 WC 2024 Gets Washed Out?

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Naseem Shah after losing the game against India [AP Photos]Naseem Shah after losing the game against India [AP Photos]

The Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, was to host its first T20 World Cup game between Sri Lanka and Nepal. It was a crucial game for the qualification scenarios of Group D. However, the match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

There are three more matches to be held at this venue. All these matches are Group A ties, which stand at an exciting juncture. Having lost their first two games of the tournament against the USA and India, Pakistan are on the verge of being eliminated. Though they have won in their last outing against Canada, the three Group A ties of Florida are crucial for their qualification to the Super Eights.


Florida weather forecast for the next week

The weather officials have kept the are under flood watch and there are chances of heavy rain on each day during the next week.

Weather report of Florida for the next week [accuweather.com]Weather report of Florida for the next week [accuweather.com]

Let us check what would happen if all the games in Florida are abandoned due to rain.

Qualification scenarios for Pakistan as per each match

USA vs Ireland

Irrespective of the result in the USA vs India match, if this games get washed out Pakistan will be out of the tournament. 

India vs Canada

The result of this match will not bear much significance to the journey of Pakistan. 

Pakistan vs Ireland

If this match gets washed off, then Pakistan will be will be eliminated from the tournament. 

So, with an eye on the forecast in Florida for the next week, Pakistan's chances to qualify for the Super Eights look gloom. They will be hoping that rain stays away and at the least five over shootouts are being held in these three ties.