Rain threat looms over Pakistan’s T20 World Cup hopes

Pakistan's hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 hang by a thread as heavy rainfall is predicted in Florida, where their crucial final group match against Ireland is scheduled on June 16.

### Pakistan's Position
Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan has secured just one win from three matches, beating Canada after losses to the United States and India. To advance, they need to defeat Ireland and rely on favorable outcomes from other matches. However, the weather in Lauderhill, Florida, could play spoilsport.

### Weather Concerns
The Sri Lanka vs. Nepal match on June 11 was abandoned without a ball bowled due to heavy rain. Forecasts indicate continued thunderstorms over the next week, with a 91% chance of rain for the USA vs. Ireland match on June 14. If that game is abandoned, the USA would secure a point and qualify, eliminating Pakistan.

For Pakistan's match against Ireland on June 16, there is a 47% chance of rain, adding uncertainty to their qualification hopes.

### Path to Super 8
Pakistan's path to the Super 8 requires the following outcomes:

- **June 12**: USA loses to India
- **June 14**: Ireland beats USA
- **June 15**: India beats Canada
- **June 16**: Pakistan beats Ireland

Even with these results, Pakistan and the USA could be tied on four points, making net run rate the deciding factor. Pakistan would likely need to beat Ireland by a large margin while hoping the USA loses heavily to both India and Ireland.

### Campaign Overview
After shock losses to the USA and India, Pakistan kept their campaign alive by beating Canada on June 11. However, the weather in Florida threatens to derail their progress, posing a major setback for the 2009 champions.