* Match abandoned with a ball being bowled – (Match 30)
By Dwayne Ferreira
The USA has qualified for the Super Eight stage in their maiden T20 World Cup appearance following a washout against Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida. The no-result match awarded the USA five points, securing their second-place finish behind India in Group A.
Heavy rain plagued Florida throughout the week, leaving the outfield at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium extremely wet. Efforts to prepare the field were thwarted as more rain arrived, preventing any play on Friday.
The USA’s journey began with a win against Canada in Dallas, followed by a dramatic Super Over victory against Pakistan, positioning them as strong contenders for the Super Eight. Despite a loss to India, the USA needed only one point from their match against Ireland to advance, which they achieved through the washout.
This result also guarantees the USA a spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka as an automatic qualifier.
The washout eliminated Pakistan, Canada, and Ireland from Group A contention. All three teams are set to play over the weekend in Florida, weather permitting. Canada faces India on Saturday, while Ireland takes on Pakistan on Sunday. Ireland remains winless in Group A, having lost to both India and Canada before their match against the USA was abandoned.
Despite the weather disruptions, the USA’s historic progress in the tournament highlights their growing stature in international cricket.
Chief Scores – Match abandoned
