Pakistan’s hopes of advancing to the Super 8 stage in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024 were dashed unexpectedly. Despite not yet playing their final Group A match against Ireland on June 16 at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida, Pakistan found themselves out of contention. The team was left devastated after the abandonment of the 30th group match between co-hosts United States of America and Ireland due to adverse weather conditions on Friday, June 14, in Florida.

Pakistan’s chances of progressing to the Super 8 stage in the T20 World Cup 2024 were dashed by rain, allowing the United States to advance instead.

Pakistan, currently third in Group A with two points from three matches, needed a win against Ireland in their final group game to have a chance at advancing in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. However, the match at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, was washed out due to persistent rain.

This unfortunate turn of events allowed the USA to secure their place in the Super 8 stage by finishing their group stage with five points, surpassing Pakistan’s tally. Even if Pakistan had defeated Ireland, they would have only reached four points, falling short of the USA’s total.

The match between Ireland and the USA was unable to commence due to a wet outfield despite repeated attempts and inspections. Consequently, the points were split between the two teams, sealing Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024.

Wasim Jaffer criticizes Pakistan’s early exit from T20 World Cup 2024

Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has rubbed salt on Pakistan’s wounds with his scorching perspective on their early elimination from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Jaffer emphasized that the popular narrative attributing Pakistan’s exit to the rain-affected match between the USA and Ireland is misleading.

The cricket pandit pointed out that Pakistan’s defeat to the USA in their T20 World Cup 2023 opener was the critical factor in their early exit. His roasting comment came after Pakistan’s Super 8s hopes were dashed with the abandoned game between the USA and Ireland in Florida, which left the co-hosts with a promising lead in points to qualify for the next round.

Wasim Jaffer posted on X: “Contrary to popular belief, Pakistan didn’t get knocked out because USA v IRE got rained off. They got knocked out because Pakistan lost to USA 🙂 #USAvIRE #T20WorldCup.”

Notably, Pakistan failed to chase down the target of 120 runs to win their crucial Group A match against India in New York after losing their opening match in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 against the USA in Dallas. They had suffered a crushing defeat in the Super Over against the USA. Now, both India and the USA have qualified for the Super-8 stage of the