The match between USA and Ireland at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in Lauderhill called off due to rain

[Statpadder Inc]

Called off. This is a rubbish tourney with Pak and NZ not qualifying

Hope atleast Eng makes it

No one cares about NZ like that lil bro

 

[Asif321]

Let atleast 5 over game happen

 

[Mockingbird]

That's a good amount of time and even the weather is decent. But the ground has been soaked badly.

There are thunderstorms on the radar between 1 & 2 pm.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

11:50 Local Time, 15:50 GMT, 21:20 IST: We'll have another pitch inspection at 12:30 Local Time, about 40 minutes from now.

 

[Kianig89]

This is just delayed tactics to keep running commercials during Pregame shows

 

[RidiculousMan]

The latest a five-over game can begin is 2.16pm, the ICC has confirmed.

- ESPNCricinfo

 

[Local.Dada]

The drainage facilities at the stadium must be very poor , probably the worst in the World. That's the problem with taking Cricket to new pastures which don't know how to handle with problems if any arise.

To put it in context, this isn’t seasonal weather, it’s a cyclone. These things are out of anyone’s control. Winning against a weaker team is yes something in your control.

 

[RyanRyan10]

Why this is rubbish becouse Pakistan and NZ play pathetic cricket?

Elitist mentality among cricket fans!

 

[FlickedOffHips]

I think they should just play. So what if the outfield is a bit wet in places. This is a world cup. It's important! Let's have some muddy cricket!

 

[Kianig89]

The world has changed so much except cricket

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

It’s not that they love Pak it’s about $$$$ whoz gonna invest in Bangladesh v Scotland in super 8s

Bangladesh cannot play Scotland as per the seedings!

 

[mumtaz]

There are thunderstorms on the radar between 1 & 2 pm.

Nope, I see the radar all clear till 5 pm.

 

[RidiculousMan]

I think they should just play. So what if the outfield is a bit wet in places. This is a world cup. It's important! Let's have some muddy cricket!

And risk an injury? Specially before the important super 8 stage

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

The latest a five-over game can begin is 2.16pm, the ICC has confirmed.

We have about 2 hrs

 

[DeadlyVenom]

5 overs match only and the Indian left arm software engineer is not allowed to bowl.

Ideal scenario.

Make it happen ICC.

 

[oatmeal]

a 5 hour game is a joke to be honest. There should be minimum 10 overs played for the match to have any meaning

 

[Kianig89]

Proper Netflix stuff if Pakistan somehow manages to sneak in 8s from here

 

[RyanRyan10]

The world has changed so much except cricket

Cricket has also changed. Pakistan is losing to Afghanistan, Ireland and the USA!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Lots of heavyweights want this game to happen.



I bet the phones of match officials are hot from ringing continuously.

This. Pakistanis should be thanking BCCI ICC (read BCCICC) are moving heaven and earth to help Pakistan.

If this was an inconsequential match, they would have called it off already.

 

[msb314]

ICC confirmed the latest a 5 over match can start is 2:16pm Florida time

 

[FlickedOffHips]

And risk an injury? Specially before the important super 8 stage

Injury? They have spikes on. The only thing likely will be a few dirty clothes.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Despite the best efforts from the groundsmen, there were a few stubborn patches on the outfield that have been the impediment to play today. Let's hope we have some positive news to share

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

This. Pakistanis should be thanking BCCI ICC (read BCCICC) are moving heaven and earth to help Pakistan.

If this was an inconsequential match, they would have called it off already.

How do you get these emojis??

 

[oatmeal]

Proper Netflix stuff if Pakistan somehow manages to sneak in 8s from here

and win the whole thing. Imagine.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Injury? They have spikes on. The only thing likely will be a few dirty clothes.

Surf excel hai na

 

[mon858]

Injury? They have spikes on. The only thing likely will be a few dirty clothes.

have you played in such conditions, easy to twist ankle, injure knee if you foot gets stuck when running full throttle and/or diving, stopping, etc.

 

[Mockingbird]

Nope, I see the radar all clear till 5 pm.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Despite the best efforts from the groundsmen, there were a few stubborn patches on the outfield that have been the impediment to play today. Let's hope we have some positive news to share

 

[Rana]

Weather forecast is not reliable. It should be pouring down now

 

[MK7Z]

How amazing would it be that after all this there is a 5 over game and USA win anyway

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Despite the best efforts from the groundsmen, there were a few stubborn patches on the outfield that have been the impediment to play today. Let's hope we have some positive news to share

They should just put some caution wet floor signs around these areas like they do in shopping malls.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Weather forecast is not reliable. It should be pouring down now

its raining about 20 miles from the ground!

 

[FearlessRoar]

Just imagine if the match happens and the USA beats Ireland - it would be even more humiliating for Pakistan. It's better if the match is called off

 

[Devadwal]

I think they should just play. So what if the outfield is a bit wet in places. This is a world cup. It's important! Let's have some muddy cricket!

You never said if pakistan needed this game to called off.

 

[FlickedOffHips]

With the weather forecast continually grim rest of the day, one way to settle it would be to just play a Super Over. As the match.
Or better, a best of 3. A bowl-out ( ala 2007) sandwiched between two super overs!

But that would be too much of a good time for Cricket.

 

[kingusama92]

How amazing would it be that after all this there is a 5 over game and USA win anyway

Even worse would be Ireland wins today and Pakistan's match gets called off on Sunday.

 

[Rana]

Even worse would be Ireland wins today and Pakistan's match gets called off on Sunday.

The game on Sunday is all clear

 

[Croma]

WOah Woah WOah! SOrry its not over yet.

11.50am The latest a five-over game can begin is 2.16pm, the ICC has confirmed.

There will be another inspection at 12.30pm "Pakistan team still breathing," says M Usman.

 

[Kianig89]

So the Gary Kirsten tenure starts off with a disaster still better than Hafeez's who was blanked 7-0

 

[mumtaz]

Just imagine if the match happens and the USA beats Ireland - it would be even more humiliating for Pakistan. It's better if the match is called off

And imagine if Ireland beats USA and then also beats Pakistan. The possibilities are endless. So lets just stick to the qudrat ka nizam.

 

[oatmeal]

Even worse would be Ireland wins today and Pakistan's match gets called off on Sunday.

Even worse would be Ireland wins today and on Sunday and qualifies for Super 8s

 

[Mockingbird]

WOah Woah WOah! SOrry its not over yet.

11.50am The latest a five-over game can begin is 2.16pm, the ICC has confirmed.

There will be another inspection at 12.30pm "Pakistan team still breathing," says M Usman.

I guess they will have to wait for entire regulation time before calling off the game?

 

[Kianig89]

Why not call Pakistan players as enforcement to the ground and to help making it dry, you gotta earn it yourself

 

[kingusama92]

The game on Sunday is all clear

In that case...

Ireland winning today and then winning again on Sunday would be the worst outcome.

 

[Rana]

Only guy who can convincingly intervene for USA here is Joe Biden. He can just tell the ICC not to mess around with their players just so they can have a cash cow like Pakistan going through

 

[Croma]

Even worse would be Ireland wins today and on Sunday and qualifies for Super 8s

That is the worst possible scenario

 

[kingusama92]

Even worse would be Ireland wins today and on Sunday and qualifies for Super 8s

A true Pakistani classic when it comes to tournament exits.

 

[Croma]

Its quite cloudy now.

 

[MK7Z]

Even worse would be Ireland wins today and Pakistan's match gets called off on Sunday.

actually Ireland win both and Qualify.. thats still possible right?
Pakistan Cricket at its best - 1 minute in the world cup next minute out

 

[oatmeal]

Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta says match can start in an hour and be 15 overs a side

 

[Dantheone]

Story of almost every tournament. Pakistan depending on others to make it through.

 

[mumtaz]

actually Ireland win both and Qualify.. thats still possible right?
Pakistan Cricket at its best - 1 minute in the world cup next minute out

Very unlikely. Ireland has to make up NRR. In that case, USA will go through.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Weather forecast is not reliable. It should be pouring down now

Qudrat Ka Nizam?

 

[Croma]

Longest match thread I have ever seen before a single ball is bowled

 

[Kianig89]

Shorten is the match the more favourite will be USA , their confidence is sky high after superover thriller

 

[SM1989]

Despite the best efforts from the groundsmen, there were a few stubborn patches on the outfield that have been the impediment to play today. Let's hope we have some positive news to share

No vaccuum cleaner and hair dryers to suck out the water and dry the grass?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

This is probably one of the most viewed games of cricket of all time.

and not a ball has been bowled yet.

 

[cricketmania22]

Weather forecast and radar shows no more rain, so hopefully we will get at least a 10 over game

 

[boomboomcheema]

Ireland can still qualify for the next round right ? So Ireland just persist for a match to be played and don't get bullied by USA team. Ireland just insist we want to play a match..

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Try azam khan as super sopper, might work faster

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Try azam khan as super sopper, might work faster

Roll him around

 

[MK7Z]

Try azam khan as super sopper, might work faster

hahahah dead

 

[boomboomcheema]

Ireland, Canada and Pakistan must lodge a joint complaint against USA players if they aren't too keen to play , citing fake safety concerns.

 

[Kianig89]

As per Google things not looking promising

 

[akbarc1]

Pakistan team should be there helping to dry the pitch

 

[Mockingbird]

Ireland, Canada and Pakistan must lodge a joint complaint against USA players if they aren't too keen to play , citing fake safety concerns.

Why will Canada or Ireland bother? They don’t have any skin in the game.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Shorten is the match the more favourite will be USA , their confidence is sky high after superover thriller

Need one Stirlo special innings.

 

[mumtaz]

Come on USA, please send a helicopter to dry the ground. Standard practice in a 3rd world country like Pakistan.

 

[Mockingbird]

Pakistan team should be there helping to dry the pitch

Keep them coming!

 

[boomboomcheema]

Why will Canada or Ireland bother? They don’t have any skin in the game.

Because if this match is played and Ireland win, they can qualify for the next round by beating Pakistan.

If this match is rained off USA get 5 points and qualify for next round and all three teams Pakistan, Ireland , Canada exit..

 

[Human786]

They changed the update. Pakistan hanging on by a fingernail here.

over - called it 2 hours back

 

[boomboomcheema]

It is in the interest of USA Cricket to have this match rained off while Pakistan, Canada, Ireland would want this match to happen.

 

[JaDed]

It is in the interest of USA Cricket to have this match rained off while Pakistan, Canada, Ireland would want this match to happen.

ICC wants the match to happen as well.
They were looking for maximum India vs Pak games lol

 

[Rana]

ICC wants the match to happen as well.
They were looking for maximum India vs Pak games lol

100%

I think they stopped the umpires from calling it off earlier

 

[FearlessRoar]

The latest we can start a 5-over game is 2:16 pm Local Time, about two hours from now.

Still plenty of time but we are for sure having a truncated game now. And hopefully the outfield would have improved by the next pitch inspection.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pakistan team should be there helping to dry the pitch

Good one. They need to prove they are good at something, anything.

 

[Croma]

The latest we can start a 5-over game is 2:16 pm Local Time, about two hours from now.

Still plenty of time but we are for sure having a truncated game now. And hopefully the outfield would have improved by the next pitch inspection.

And hopefully doesn't rain any further.

 

[Thephenom]

There should be a reserve day for all World Cup matches and the cup should only be played in full association countries with multiple stadiums, unless there are sufficient grounds available in non associate countries to cope

 

[FearlessRoar]

Don't worry guys

Pakistan team still breathing,

 

[Shaheenthefalcon]

Don't worry guys

Pakistan team still breathing,

This is the attitude that got us in this ditch. Its in our DNA to accept that we can go through with others help…since 1992