Lauderhill, Florida Weather: Rain and Wet Outfield Leads to Abandonment of USA vs Ireland T20 World Cup Match

All eyes will be on weather in Lauderhill, Florida as USA takes on Ireland at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium. With rain forecast during the match time Pakistan fans will be praying that weather stays dry and Ireland beat USA. In case the match is abandoned then USA will qualify for Super 8 and Pakistan will be eliminated. Follow Florida weather updates live below.

Florida Weather Updates Live (Photo Credits: @ICC/X)
14 Jun, 23:15 (IST)

USA vs IRE match called off! So, after a long wait the match has been called off. The United States of America creates history as they join India from Group A in the Super Eight round. Pakistan and Ireland have been eliminated, though both are scheduled to face in what will be a dead rubber on Sunday.

14 Jun, 23:05 (IST)

The USA vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024 match has been called off. With this USA qualify for Super 8 and Pakistan have been eliminated along with Ireland.

14 Jun, 22:27 (IST)

Another inspection is scheduled for 10:45 PM IST. Weather has been dry thus far but it continues to be cloudy. The amount of rainfall Florida has received has taken its toll on the ground and there are few wet areas around.

14 Jun, 21:17 (IST)

We have had couple of inspections and thus far it has not rained in Lauderhill. But it is getting cloudy and the outfield is the main concern as of now. Another inspection is scheduled for 10:00 PM IST. If it rains now in-between, the match will be called off and USA Will advance to Super Eight round.

14 Jun, 19:33 (IST)

So, the toss has been delayed due to the wet outfield. It is currently dry in Lauderhill, Florida.Ā  Looks like there will be an inspection at 08:00 PM IST, which is 10:30 AM Local Time. As per forecast, the rain could return later.Ā 

14 Jun, 19:16 (IST)

Former Pakistan captain and commentator Wasim Akram has shared another update from the venue. The sun is out as per him but outfield is wet. So, if rain stays away we could have some action.Ā 

14 Jun, 19:03 (IST)

Some more pics from the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida. It is not raining but the outfield seems to be very wet. Groundsmen will haveĀ their work cut out. High chances that the toss will be delayed.Ā 

14 Jun, 18:52 (IST)

It is clear in Florida currently. However, rain is predicted for later. Meanwhile, there are puddles on the outfield and it will take some time to dry up. Toss likely to get delayed.Ā 

14 Jun, 18:42 (IST)

It is not raining at the moment and the sun is somewhat out as well. There is a rain forecast later in the day. Interestingly, it has rained heavily in the region for last few days and that would surely have its say on the outfield of the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium. We are 45 minutes away from schedule toss time.

14 Jun, 18:32 (IST)

Meanwhile, the rain in Lauderhill has stopped but the news coming in is that Indian cricket team's practice session has been cancelled. We are nearing the toss time in USA vs Ireland match. If weather stays dry we could witness a shortened game but for that the ground has to be dry and fit enough for any play possible.Ā 

14 Jun, 16:53 (IST)

Sports journalist Vimal Kumar shares live updates for Lauderhill Florida. As per him, it has not rained in the region from last 12 hours! He is currently in Florida. While sharing live footageĀ it started raining in the region.Ā 

14 Jun, 16:38 (IST)

Slight rain expected, so some good news maybe for cricket lovers. As the day proceeds we will get a clear idea of how the weather will hold up in Lauderhill. Currently, as per local news' weather forecast it could rain slightly in the area where the venue for USA vs IRE is. Thought Flood alert continues.

14 Jun, 14:52 (IST)

The weather during the match time doesn't look promising. The USA vs IRE match starts at 10:30 AM local time and as per the weather forecast, there is slightly over 50% chance of rain. Remember, if the USA vs IRE match is abandoned, Pakistan and Ireland will be eliminated from Super 8 race and United States will join India from Group A.

Lauderhill, Florida Weather (Source: Weather.com)

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14 Jun, 14:47 (IST)

An important clash in Group A between USA and Ireland could be washed out due to possible rain in Florida. Wash out means USA Will advance to Super 8 round while Pakistan and Ireland will be eliminated.

Florida Weather Updates Live


Lauderhill, Florida Weather Live Updates: In the Group A of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, India is the only team to have qualified for the Super Eight or Super 8 round while United States of America, Ireland and Pakistan are still in contention for one vacant spot available from the pool. However, rain could have a say to determine who the other team will be to join India in the Super Eight stage. USA takes on Ireland in an all important clash at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill on June 14, Friday at 08:00 PM IST, 10:30 AM Local Time.Ā  The equation is simple for the USA. If they beat Ireland the co-hosts then make it to Super 8 and Pakistan will be out of the race. However, the Florida weather for June 14 is not a promising one. Rain is predicted through out the day but chances of it are slightly less during match time. In case, USA National Cricket Team vs Ireland National Cricket Team is washed out due to rain in Lauderhill, Florida then United States will still make it to next round with five points. Even if Pakistan beat Ireland in their last match, they will finish at maximum of four points. So, odds are in favour of USA to qualify for the Super Eight round.Ā USA vs IRE Match, Florida Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for United States vs Ireland ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Clash at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill.

Fans will be hoping that the weather in Florida stays dry and the result is possible. Pakistan fans will be banking on Ireland to beat the USA. But the co-hosts have played some excellent cricket which included a Super Over win over Pakistan after the tie match. The USA and Ireland have faced each other two times in T20Is and both the matches took place in 2021 interestingly at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill. The USA vs IRE head-to-head in T20Is is tied at one each.Ā USA vs Ireland Weather and Rain Prediction: Pakistan Will Be Out of Super Eight Race If United States vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024 Match Gets Abandoned Due to Rain Forecast.

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India has been seeded A1 and it is confirmed that they will face Afghanistan and Australia in the Super 8 round.Ā Ā The second team is seeded A2 andĀ are confirmed to face West Indies and South Africa. In Super Eight stage, two groups have been created with each pool consisting of four teams. The top two teams from each group will head to semi-finals.

Ireland National Cricket team Squad: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling(c), Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Craig Young, Benjamin White, Neil Rock, Graham Hume, Ross Adair.

USA National Cricket Team Squad: Shayan Jahangir, Steven Taylor, Andries Gous(w), Aaron Jones(c), Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Monank Patel, Nisarg Patel, Milind Kumar.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 14, 2024 02:34 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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