Pakistan won the title in 2009 and reached two more finals, including at the last T20 World Cup in 2022. Pakistan has failed to get out of the group stage for the first time. Ireland was expected to be a threat, too. The Irish also reached the second round on debut in 2009 and repeated in 2022.

The upstart United States cricket team on Friday advanced to the next stage of the T20 without bowling a ball against Ireland due to a washout.

The U.S. cricket team has qualified for the second round in its T20 World Cup debut after its last group game against Ireland was washed out in Florida.

I’m proud of being an American,’’ Taylor said. “To wake up here, playing in my hometown, I always dreamed of playing in the World Cup for the US. It’s a great feeling.’’

Pakistan have been eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2024 after inclement weather in Lauderhill meant points were split between Ireland and USA. USA have qualified for the Super Eight alongside India from Group A,

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to bring a major overhaul to the Pakistan Cricket Team after their dismal campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Babar Azam-led team is heading for a first-round exit as things stand and is dependent on other results to qualify for the Super 8s.

Former India speedster Sreesanth has backed USA ahead of the Babar Azam-led Pakistan to make the cut to the Super 8 in the T20 World Cup as he feels the co-hosts of the marquee event "deserve it".

Former Pakistani batter Imran Nazir has criticized Babar Azam and company for their disastrous display in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup.