USA vs IRE: Florida Weather Highlights - Match abandoned as USA qualify for Super 8, Pakistan crash out of T20 World Cup

Florida Weather Live Update: Match called of, Pakistan crash out

It's official USA have qualified for the Super 8 and Pakistan crash out of the T20 World Cup 2024 even if they win against Ireland on Sunday now. This is hitoric for USA!

HISTORY IN THE MAKING!!! 🇺🇸🔥🙌

For the first time ever, #TeamUSA have qualified for the Super 8 stage of the @ICC @T20WorldCup! 🤩✨

Congratulations, #TeamUSA! 🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/tkquQhAVap

— USA Cricket (@usacricket) June 14, 2024

Florida Weather Live Updates: Raining now

Game almost done as we wait for an official confirmation. It has started to rain. Groundsmen worked really hard for the last three hours to dry to damp patches, but the rain has just undone all their effort.

Florida Weather Live Updates: Lightning warning

Players vacating the ground after lightning warning. They have gone back to their dressing room. Covers coming back. It's getting gloomy.

Florida Weather Live Update: Inspection on

Umpires are back for another round of inspection. Super soppers worked full throttle in the last 40 minutes. Despite no rain, the match has been delayed by almost three hours now. Match referee Javagal Srinath also in middle.

Florida Weather Live Updates: Next inspection at 10:45

Next inspection scheudled for 10:45. 11:46 PM IST is the cut off time for a five-over game. Umpires trying hard for it. Pakistan will crash out of T20 World Cup 2024 if USA vs Ireland match is abandoned.

Florida Weather Live Updates

Clear sky but umpires still having a chat about the damp patches just outside the 30-yard circle. Super-soppers have been used but is the ground dry enough to have a game. Safety of players biggest concern.

Florida Weather Live Update: Another inspection at 10 PM

Another inspection at 10:00 PM IST. That could be the final inspection. Remeber, USA will qualify for Super 8 if match is abadoned. Pakistan will crash out of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Florida Weather Live Update: USA vs IRE likely to be called off

Cricbuzz is reporting that the USA vs Ireland match could likely be called off.

Florida Weather Live Update: Damp patches still

No issue with the pitch again but damp patches away from the wicket. Umpires can see some water coming out as they stand on them.

Florida Weather Live Updates: Dark clouds approaching

Thunderstorms have been predicted in the coming hour in Florida. Dark clouds are circling the stadium. Still 15 minutes to go for the inspection at 9:00 PM IST. Another spell of rain can seriously dent the chances of any action here. Fingers crossed. We imagine the whole of Pakistan is praying. At least 5-over per-side match needed for a result.

Florida Weather Live Update: Next inspection at 9:00 PM IST

The next inspection would be at 9:00 PM IST. The outfield has dried out but some wet patches around the pitch. Stay tuned for the next update. With no rain in the vicinity, positive news is likely on the cards.

Florida Weather Live Update: Umpires out for inspection

The umpires have been strolling and discussing over the last five minutes. The inspection is on. We are waiting for an update.

Florida Weather Live Updates: Outfield the concern

The outfield is the major concern. The umpire is pressing the ground with the pointed end of his umberella. The wicket looks fine but the outfield is a concern. If it does not rain, there will surely be a match. The drainage facility at the ground is also good.

Florida Weather Live Update: Fans out in stadium

Ireland and USA supporters have started to fill the stadium. Not many in numbers but they are their with their colourful props on. Ground inspection at 8:00 PM IST.

Florida Weather Live Update: Sun out in Lauderhill

Good news for Pakistan cricket teams fans. The sun is out and the groundsmen rolling the pitch. S Sreesanth says a 20-over game is very well on the cards.

Florida Weather Update Live: Meme fest among PAK fans

Pakistan fans are not only worried about the Florida weather conditions, but have also shown their creativity by posting funny memes on X.

Itni apney career ki fikar nahi, jitni tujhe Florida k weather ki fikar hai 🩴#USAvIRE #T20WorldCup #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/ePcZSwLLmM

— Bilal afzal 🇦🇪/🇵🇰 (@Bilal_afzal_pk) June 14, 2024

Florida Weather Live Update: Ground inspection at 8:00 PM

Players are on the ground as it's not raining anymore. Officials will have a ground inspection at 8:00 PM IST. Stay tuned!

UPDATE 🚨:

The toss for #USAvIRE is delayed. Please stay tuned for further updates.

— USA Cricket (@usacricket) June 14, 2024

Florida Weather Live Updates: Wasim Akram gives Pakistan hope

"Sun out square looks ok but the ground is quite wet #update," Wasim Akram writes on X.

Sun out square looks ok but the ground is quite wet #update pic.twitter.com/6T6zixXCaM

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) June 14, 2024

Florida Weather Live Update: Outfield still damp

It rained in Florida a while ago and the outifield is still damp. Super soppers being used on the ground. Rain showers have been predicted in the coming hours as well.

Florida Weather Live: Suryakumar Yadav provides an update

India star Suryakumar Yadav, who smashed a match-winning fifty in the last match against USA, has provided an update on Florida Weather conditions. He has share a picture from his hotel room showing massive cloud covering over Florida.

Suryakumar yadav Instagram story,
Florida scenes #SuryakumarYadav #Florida pic.twitter.com/7mvtus7Kse

— Sama Umair (@umair6723) June 14, 2024

USA vs IRE Live: All eyes on Florida weather

The Pakistan cricket team, their fans back home and across the globe have their eyes set on Florida weather conditions. They want this USA vs Ireland match to take place, they want Ireland to beat USA so that they can beat Canada here at the same venue on Sunday and qualify for the Super 8. If an abandoned USA vs IRE game will see USA pip them for a spot in Super 8 alongside India from Group A.

Florida Weather Live Update: Will rain play spoilsports

Thundertorms have been predicted by AccuWeather from 10 AM to 11 AM. The match is scheduled to start from 10:30 AM local time in Florida.