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United States vs Ireland Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan Eliminated As USA vs IRE Match Gets Washed Out | Cricket News
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United States vs Ireland Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: The match between United States and Ireland at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida on Friday was washed out due to rain. The result thus helped USA advance to the Super-Eight round while last-edition runners-up Pakistan got knocked out of the tournament. USA got one point from the abandoned game on Friday to reach to 5 points, a mark Pakistan could not reach even if they win their final league match against Ireland on June 16. Rain in Florida delayed the toss for the USA vs Ireland game on Friday. Wet outfield forced multiple inspections before the rain returned and the umpires were forced to called off the game. (Scorecard | Points Table)
Here are the Highlights of USA vs Ireland T20 World Cup game –
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23:23 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: It’s wrap!
Okay, guys! This is it from the USA vs Ireland game. We hope you liked our coverage. Pakistan is knocked out of the tournament but not us. NDTV Sports will continue to provide you exclusive coverage from the event. Stay connected.
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23:07 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Pak officially eliminated
Heartbreak for Pakistan this is! This match between USA and Ireland gets abandoned. Pakistan are thus officially eliminated from the tournament and USA make it to the Super-Eight stage. USA now have 5 points from 4 matches while Pakistan could get to a maximum of 4 points even if they beat Ireland in their final group match.
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23:01 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: It’s raining again
The umpires were done with their inspection but dark coulds forced the groundstaff to bring covers again. The pitch is being covered, in fact the entire ground is getting covered. Oh, no! Here comes the rain!
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22:50 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Inspection underway
Umpires are out there inspecting the ground. They are pressing the surface of the ground with their shoes to check how dry or wet the areas are. This is not a new thing we are talking about as this is the nth inspection. A long discussion follows. Stay connected for any official word, folks!
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22:45 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Next inspection coming…
The next inspection is set to take place anytime soon. Let’s hope for a positive outcome from it. This is what you call cricket. The team that was the runner-up in last edition has its fate hanging by a thread only after the group stage game.
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22:24 (IST)
T20 World Cup Live: In case you missed it!
Chasing a 48-run target against Oman on June 13, England opener Phil Salt smashed two sixes on the first two balls of the innings. He thus became the first player to hit sixes on the first two balls of a team innings in international cricket. Have a detailed read HERE
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22:14 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: More delay
The inspection is done and the umpires have come up with an opinion of re-inspecting the conditions at 10:45 PM IST. Pakistan must be feeling the pressure now as the clock is ticking. The only thing they would not be wanting at this point is the return of the rain. Keep your fingers crossed, guys!
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22:07 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Inspection underway
The inspection is currently underway. The umpires are having a closer look at the surface, once again. A lot of discussions is going on. Umpires are pressing the grass with their shoes to check the hardness of the surface. Wait for an official word.
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21:59 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Is there any hope?
The latest time for a 5-overs-a-side game to start is 11:46 PM IST. If there is not further rain, we might at least see that it seems as there is still around 2 hours to go.
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21:35 (IST)
T20 WC Live: Did you watch Shakib’s reply to Sehwag?
Former India batter Virender Sehwag had questioned Shakib Al Hasan’s place in the Bangladesh team. The all-rounder hit back at Sehwag with his one word response after the match against the Netherlands. On being asked to share his views on Sehwag’s remarks on him, the 37-year-old referred to the former India opener as “who?”. VIDEO HERE -
21:13 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Poor playing conditions
The current conditions at the ground is not good. Some areas of the ground are still very wet. Umpires had a closer look at it. Okay, here is some information – Another inspection is set to take place at 10 PM IST.
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21:04 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Inspection underway
Another inspection that was scheduled to take place at 9 PM IST is currently underway at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida. The umpires are having a closer look at the ground now. There is no rain at present but conditions are overcast.
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20:59 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Pakistan fear elimination
The more the delay in the start of the game, the more Pakistan fear about their elimination from the tournament. It all now depends on the driers, which have been termed as ‘big guns’ by the Pakistan legend Wasim Akram.
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20:44 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Dark coulds still there
While there is no rain at the venue, the dark clouds are still there. A reminder to our fans that if this match gets abandoned due to rain, the last runners-up Pakistan will be knocked out of the tournament and USA will advance to the Super Eight. Keep your fingers crossed, folks!
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20:26 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Rain, rain, stay away!
Not the match this time, if fact it is the rain that is playing the role of a perfect thriller tonight. We have still more than half an hour left for the next inspection as the staff are currently in the process to make the ground dry. But during the time of next inspection, the chances of rain are 74 per cent as per weather forecast. Keep your fingers crossed, folks!
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20:11 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Next inspection at 9pm IST
We have a news, is it a good one or bad one that is for you guys to decide. The inspection is done but the toss is not taking place anytime soon. The ground is still wet and it has been officially informed that a next inspection is set to take place but that will happen at 9 PM IST.
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20:04 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Inspection underway
The inspection is currently underway at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida. Currently, there is no rain, though conditions look overcast. The umpires are having a look at the ground conditions at the movement which is being followed by a long discussion.
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19:53 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Better conditions now
Here some good news for Pakistan fans and cricket fans too. The sun out in Florida. The staff are already in the act to dry the ground. We are only 7 minutes away from the next inspection.
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19:36 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Toss delayed
Here is a bad news for the fans of Pakistan cricket team – The toss for the game has been delayed due to wet outfield. An inspection is set to take place at 8 PM IST.
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19:24 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: A golden opportunity
The T20 World Cup debutants, USA, have a golden opportunity to make it to the Super-Eight stage of the tournament. Just win this game and get the distinction. Better said than done though as Ireland, a team that can surprise any opponent, stand in their way.
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19:10 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Hope for Pakistan!
The Pakistan team must be happy at the moment as the weather in Florida has improved and it seems that the match between USA and Ireland could take place. Remember, if the match is abandoned or USA win, Pakistan are eliminated from the tournament.
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18:36 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Rain threat over the game
Accuweather predicted about 98 per cent chance of rain at Central Broward Reginal Park on Friday. During the match hours, however, the probability of rain remains at 74 per cent. The city will also witness some thunderstorms during the course of the day.
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18:34 (IST)
USA vs IRE Live: Match of Pak’s interest as well
With India already through to the Super 8 phase from Group A, USA can join them with a win against Ireland. Pakistan, who are also in Group A, will be closely monitoring Friday’s game in Fort Lauderhale, rooting for an Irish win. Pakistan also face Ireland on Sunday, but that game will have zero relevance if USA get even one point on Friday. USA have 4 points after playing 3 games while Pakistan have 2 points after 3 matches.
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18:25 (IST)
Welcome guys!
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