The T20 World Cup 2024 Group D fixture between Sri Lanka and Nepal has been called off due to heavy rainfall in Lauderhill, Florida. South Africa consequently became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights.
T20 World Cup: SL vs NEP called off
8:30 pm local time: The match has been called off due to heavy rain
7:12 pm local time: Good News! The rain god has finally relented. It might take 90 minutes to prepare the venue to be match-ready, provided there's no further downpour. The next insepction is at 8:30 pm.
The rain has ceased at Broward County Stadium. #sportspavilionlk #SLvsNEP #danushkaaravinda #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/FEg25mFkZI
— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) June 11, 2024
7:00 pm local time: Toss is delayed. For a five-over-a-side match, the match must begin by 10:48 pm.
6:40 pm local time: The weather doesn’t look promising as it’s been raining cats and dogs in Lauderhill and a flash flood warning has been issued.
South Africa first team to qualify for Super Eights
Following the washout, both Sri Lanka and Nepal have been awarded one point each. So far, only one match at the 2024 men’s T20 World Cup has been washed out; England vs Scotland on June 4. However, there have been delays due to rain in other matches.
The match is important for both sides, especially for Sri Lanka, to stay in the hunt for the next round. They find themselves in a tricky spot after losing to South Africa and Bangladesh in their first two fixtures.
More important, the washout means that South Africa have become the first team to qualify for the Super Eights.
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