Today’s weather update for the scheduled T20 World Cup match between the USA and Ireland in Florida has been released.
With the ongoing T20 World Cup in America and the West Indies, there is a fear that rain will affect the scheduled matches in Florida, which may also affect the planned match between Pakistan and Ireland.
A state of emergency has been declared in the southern part of the U.S. state of Florida due to incessant rain and flooding. Record rainfall has created a flash flood situation in South Florida, and more rain is forecast.
Lauderhill Cricket Stadium in Florida has accumulated water in and around it, which is likely to affect the scheduled match between America and Ireland. On the other hand, the Pakistan team’s hopes may also be affected by the rains.
The local meteorological department says more heavy rain is expected in South Florida today. Traffic was affected by the flooding caused by continuous rain on Thursday, as cars started floating in the rainwater and some houses were submerged. Short periods of rain may also lead to further flooding.
The U.S. National Weather Service has predicted that more rain could cause flooding in affected floodplains, and citizens should take precautions due to flood risks.
The Meteorological Department has instructed citizens to avoid walking or entering vehicles in rainwater and not to leave their homes unnecessarily.
It should be noted that the final Group A match between Pakistan and Ireland will be played at the Lauderhill Stadium on June 16, where, in case of rain, both teams will get one point each, making it difficult for Pakistan to qualify for the second stage. may face.
Earlier, the match between America and Ireland was scheduled for Lauder Hill today. If this match is not possible due to rain, then both teams will get one point, or if America wins, then Pakistan will be out of the event, but if Ireland If the team wins against the USA, then Pakistan will have to defeat Ireland on June 16 to reach the second stage.
On the points table, India is currently in first place in Group A after successfully gaining 6 points in the first three matches. The USA is in second place after gaining 4 points with two wins and one loss out of the three matches. So far, they have won only one match and are third with two points, but the net run rate of the green shirts is better than that of the USA.