Pakistan cricket team suffered a heartbreaking exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 race after rain washed out USA's crucial game against Ireland in Lauderhill on Friday, June 14. A wet outfield forced an official to call off the match without a ball bowled and that boosted the United States of America to the Super 8 round.
With just two points in their first three matches, Pakistan needed Ireland to beat the USA at any cost on Saturday. India had already secured a next-round qualification with three successive wins and the other four teams were fighting for the remaining one spot from Group A.
The USA secured the second spot with five points in four matches as they finished the first-round campaign with two wins and one defeat. Playing in the tournament for the first time, the USA impressed everyone as they became the only second team after Ireland to progress to the second round of the tournament in their maiden attempt.
T20 World Cup 2024 Group A points table
| Teams | M | W | L | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.137 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.127 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.191 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.493 |
| Ireland | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1.712 |
T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 table (updated after match no.30)
India are drafted in Group 1 of the Super 8 round where they will face Australia, Afghanistan, and either Bangladesh or the Netherlands. The USA are in Group 2 with confirmed teams South Africa, West Indies and either England or Scotland.
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| India | South Africa |
| Australia | West Indies |
| Afghanistan | United States of America |
| Bangladesh/Netherlands | England/Scotland |
Meanwhile, the Super 8 fixtures will begin on June 19 and Antigua, Barbados, St Lucia, and St Vincent will host all 12 matches. The first semifinal will be played in Trinidad on June 26 while Guyana will be hosting the second semifinal on June 27. The summit clash will be played at Bridgetown's Kensington Oval on June 29.
