In a landmark achievement at the 2024 T20 World Cup, the United States cricket team made history by advancing to the second round in their debut appearance. This milestone was sealed after their final group match against Ireland was washed out due to rain and a wet outfield in Lauderhill, Florida.
The cancellation of the USA vs Ireland game had a significant repercussion as it led to the elimination of former champions Pakistan from the tournament. The USA’s pathway to the Super Eight stage was propelled by their memorable Super Over victory over Pakistan earlier in the tournament, a result that played a crucial role in their progression.
The news of the USA’s qualification sparked lively reactions on social media, with many users highlighting Pakistan’s early exit and praising the USA’s unexpected success. This achievement also secures the USA’s automatic qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Dilemma of Pakistan cricket * Higher officials take credits not responsibility* #PakistanCricket
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) June 14, 2024
Pakistan’s Journey in T20 world cup 2024 #PakistanCricket #USAvsIRE pic.twitter.com/nc3fiwACZn
— Maham Gillani (@DheetAfridian) June 14, 2024
Bye bye Pakistan 👋🏻😂#PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/FKEUSiJbxr
— विक्रम 𝘬ꪊꪑꪖ𝘳 🐦🪅 (@printf_meme) June 14, 2024
Babar azam right now :#PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/Pp8BL7cMA9
— विक्रम 𝘬ꪊꪑꪖ𝘳 🐦🪅 (@printf_meme) June 14, 2024
So close yet so far.. This picture will hurt us for long time. 🇵🇰💔#T20WorldCup #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/E3eiMYHcUQ
— Babar Azam's World (@Babrazam358) June 14, 2024
Bye Bye Pakistan🤣👋🏻#USAvsIRE pic.twitter.com/LHDXY9TaVh
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) June 14, 2024
Pakistan has been qualified for Karachi Airport 😂😂 Congratulations USA#PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/anGNMszFHJ
— रचित M 💛 (@rachit1m) June 14, 2024
For Pakistan, who were runners-up in the previous edition of the tournament, this early exit came as a bitter disappointment. Nevertheless, the USA’s debut performance signifies a significant milestone in their cricketing journey, demonstrating their rising competitiveness on the global stage and promising future prospects in international cricket.