The United States of America (USA), co-hosts of the ongoing T20 World Cup, will square off against Ireland, hoping to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the tournament. With India already through to the Super 8 phase from Group A, USA can join them with a win against the Irish. Pakistan, who are also in Group A, will be closely monitoring Friday's game in Fort Lauderhale, rooting for an Irish win. Pakistan also face Ireland on Sunday, but that game will have zero relevance if USA get the two points on Friday.
In case the match gets washed out, both teams will get a point each and in that case, USA will join India in the Super 8, with Pakistan heading back home. USA have won two of their three games - against Pakistan and Canada - displaying discipline, sharpness and skills.
Though India beat them comprehensively in the end, USA put up a strong fight. Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav held their composure to see off the game for the Men in Blue.
USA Captain Monank Patel, Nitish Kumar, Saurabh Nethralvakar and many other stars have left their mark on the field with some eye-catching performances.
India continue to lead Group A with six points from three games (NRR +1.137). The Rohit Sharma-led side is assured of a Super 8 berth. USA are still second with four points from three games but their NRR has reduced to +0.127. The only positive for Pakistan is that their NRR is now better that USA's.
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