The way the USA held India back during most of the run chase on Wednesday shows how strong they’ve become. Now, they seem likely to beat Ireland, who are struggling at the bottom of the table after big losses to India and Canada. When the USA and Ireland played at the same venue in December 2021, they each won one match in a two-game T20I series. The USA’s 26-run win over Ireland, a full member team, more than two years ago was surprising. Now, being favourites marks an incredible rise that has captured the cricket world’s attention.
USA vs Ireland Weather Forecast Today Match
The sunshine state hasn’t seen much sun recently, with the greater Miami area getting 10-12 inches of rain in some neighbourhoods. Social media is full of pictures of flooded houses and submerged cars in South Florida. Some US fans might hope the rain cancels the game, but this puts Pakistan in a tough spot.
If the USA wins or the game is washed out, they move to the Super 8 stage. If they lose, they must wait for the result of the Pakistan and Ireland game, where Pakistan must win. However, if the USA continues playing as well as they have in the past three months, they might not need to rely on a washout.
The Fort Lauderdale pitch has usually been great for batsmen in its short international history. However, it will be covered for more than 72 hours before the game. This means the surface will likely be soft and damp, with cloudy weather also expected. This World Cup is quickly becoming more favorable for bowlers.
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USA vs Ireland: T20 World Cup 2024 Squads
United States 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
Ireland 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