Rain dashes Pakistan’s hopes in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s journey in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 ended in disappointment following the washout of the crucial Group A match between the USA and Ireland due to heavy rain in Lauderhill, Florida. The match was crucial for Pakistan’s qualification for the Super Eight stage, but the rain led to both teams receiving one point each, sealing Pakistan’s elimination from the tournament.

The heavy rain not only soaked the Lauderhill outfield but also dashed the hopes of Pakistani fans who were eagerly waiting for a chance at a comeback. As a result, Pakistan’s campaign came to an end after just three matches, leaving fans disheartened.

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Pakistan’s tournament began with a shocking upset against co-hosts USA. Their struggles continued in the second match against arch-rivals India, where the batting lineup collapsed while chasing a modest target of 120 runs. Despite a victory against Canada, Pakistan’s progression depended on the outcome of the USA-Ireland match. A win for Ireland could have kept their hopes alive, but the washout resulted in both teams sharing points, ending Pakistan’s chances.

This premature exit is a setback for Pakistan, who had aimed to build on their strong performances from the previous two editions of the T20 World Cup, where they reached the semifinals in 2021 and the finals in 2022. Although Pakistan will face Ireland on June 16, the match will be a mere formality as their World Cup campaign is already over.