Pakistan vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2024 Match 36

It's a matter of pride as demoralised Pakistan take on win-less Ireland in their final T20 World Cup 2024 Group A game at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida on June 16 at 8:00 PM IST. Friday's washout eliminated Pakistan, Ireland and Canada. Pakistan has been eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2024 after the match between Ireland and the USA was abandoned due to inclement weather in Lauderhill. USA has qualified for the Super Eights, along with India from Group A, securing their spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Ireland has yet to secure a win in this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, having suffered defeats against India and Canada along with their group game against the USA, which was washed out in Florida.

Pride on the line as demoralised Pakistan take on win-less Ireland

The Men in Green's horrible tournament culminated in a hasty exit under gloomy skies that summarised the grim nature of their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Pakistan arrived in the USA with no warm-up games scheduled, and most of their practice sessions were abandoned due to rain. The home team punished their unfamiliarity in the opening fixture as the USA won in the Super Over. Pakistan then fell apart, chasing 120 against India, losing by six runs. That left them relying on other results, particularly the outcome of the game in Lauderhill between USA and Ireland. An Irish victory would have kept Pakistan in contention, while any other result would have taken the USA to the Super Eight stage. 

Pakistan's only win so far has been a seven-wicket victory over Canada. They still have one match left against Ireland, who were also eliminated due to a washout, on Sunday. On the flip side, Ireland has yet to secure a win in this T20 World Cup 2024, having suffered defeats against India and Canada along with their group game against the USA, which was washed out in Florida. In their match against Canada, they failed to chase a target of 138 as their batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of the chase. The New York ground conditions got the better of them as they succumbed to the Indian and Canada bowlers.

There is more than a 50% chance of rain in Lauderhill City, Florida, during Sunday's PAK vs IRE game. Hence, the match might be interrupted by rain. Talking about the latest Cricket news, Florida experiences rainless day as the first half of Thursday remained dry in Lauderhill, where three crucial Group A matches were scheduled over the following days. Friday's washout eliminated Pakistan, Canada, and Ireland from Group A. All three teams are scheduled to play in Florida over the weekend, weather permitting. Ireland is the only team in Group A without a win so far. They lost to India and Canada before the match against the USA was abandoned.

PAK vs IRE Match 36: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Florida Weather and Pitch Report

The weather forecast for the upcoming match looks unfavourable, with a 50 % chance of rain and the possibility of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall. The morning temperature will be around 28 degrees, and heavy rain is expected. There was heavy rain in Florida, causing the outfield in Lauderhill to be extremely wet on Friday morning. There wasn't enough time to prepare the outfield for play before the rain returned to end any chances of the USA vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024 match starting. The pitch at Florida is favourable for the batters, with high-scoring matches and even centuries scored in the past. 11 out of 18 T20I matches at this venue were won by the team batting first, with only four games won by the team batting second. Thus, this ground is primarily suited for batting. The average first innings score is around 160, and the matches are played on drop-in pitches.

Predicted Pakistan Playing XI

This is the earliest Pakistan has ever been eliminated from a T20 World Cup, having played just three games before their fate was sealed. Pakistan are not expected to make many changes to their Playing XI from the last match against Canada earlier in this T20 World Cup 2024. Despite wicket keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam not delivering at the top, the team management will still back their star batter Saim Ayub in the opening slot.

PAK Playing XI

Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir

Babar Azam (C), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan. 

Predicted Ireland Playing XI

On the flip side, Ireland will be entering the match with the aim of bowing out of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a win against Pakistan. The Irish team posed tough competition for Pakistan in the three-match T20I series. The Paul Stirling-led team has a wealth of experience, including players like George Dockrell and Andrew Balbirnie. Harry Tector's performance could also have a significant role for Ireland if they have to beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024. Ireland will most likely go with the same team.

IRE Playing XI

Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (C), Lorcan Tucker (WK), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Josh Little

Paul Stirling (C), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Ben White, Craig Young.