USA vs Ireland T20 World Cup Match Preview
June 14, Lauderhill, 10.30am local time
In the midst of a tropical disturbance bringing intense rainfall to Florida, a flash-flood emergency threatens to wash out the entire leg of matches at Central Broward Park. This scenario could potentially see the USA qualify for the Super Eight at the expense of Ireland and Pakistan.
The USA team, led by captain Monank Patel, has been in good form, with the team’s opening bowler Saurabh Netravalkar impressing by dismissing the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Ireland, on the other hand, have struggled, losing their first two matches, including one to Canada.
The key matchup could be between the Ireland top-order and Netravalkar, as the visitors look to keep their slim hopes of qualifying alive. USA’s Monank Patel, who missed the previous match against India due to a shoulder niggle, is expected to return, providing a boost to the home team.
With heavy rain forecast for the next three days, the chances of play seem bleak. The pitches have mostly been under covers, and a state of emergency has been declared in the region, making it a challenge for the curators to even have a look at the surface.
In their previous two T20I encounters in Lauderhill in 2021, the USA and Ireland have won one game each.
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