USA vs IRE Match 30 Results

5:39 PM IST The Pakistan prayers have gone unanswered as the inevitable has happened, the game has been called off! IT IS USA WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH courtesy points being shared. Ireland and Pakistan have been knocked out of this World Cup. That’s all the hosts needed and they got it. Unfortunate it had to happen this way, everyone would have loved a game here but the weather gods had different ideas. Next up is an encounter between South Africa and Nepal on 15th June, Saturday. That game will begin at 5 am IST (11.30 pm GMT, Previous Day). Until next time then, goodbye and take care!

5:31 PM IST UPDATE - 11.01 pm IST (5.31 pm GMT) - The umpires were out in the middle along with the match referee but there has been a thunderstorm and it has started to rain as well. Everyone has gone off the ground now. It is not looking good for Pakistan at the moment. 

4:49 PM IST UPDATE - 10.19 pm IST (4.49 pm GMT) - The umpires had a look at the outfield and decided to conduct another inspection at 10:45 pm IST (5.15 pm GMT). Pakistan are still alive in the tournament but for how long, we will find out soon.

3:44 PM IST UPDATE - 9.14 pm IST (3.44 pm GMT) - Things are not looking promising here in Florida. Remember, this game holds a lot of importance not only for the host nation, but for Pakistan as well. The simple equation is that if this game gets called-off, USA will go through to the Super-8s while Pakistan will go crashing out of this World Cup. However, there is still a bit of hope for Babar Azam and Co. as the umpires will have another inspection at 10 pm IST (4.30 pm GMT). Also, the official cut-off time for a 5-over contest is 11.46 pm IST (6.16 pm GMT). Let's hope we get some positive news soon as time is running out here.

3:25 PM IST UPDATE - 8.55 pm IST (3.25 pm GMT) - We don't want to sound impatient but there will be a few who might be thinking for a cut-off time. Remember, we can have a 5-over shootout as the last positive straw, if weather permits. We don't have any official announcement as yet, but in the Sri Lanka-Nepal game, the cut-off time was 10.47 pm local time in a 7.30 pm start. So, going by that logic, we can expect the cut-off time for a 5-over shootout for this game to be around 11.17 pm IST (5.47 pm GMT). Hopefully, we get a much bigger game than that but given that we are close to losing almost an hour now, we will be in line to start losing overs.

2:55 PM IST UPDATE - 8.25 pm IST (2.55 pm GMT) - The sky has darkened a bit and the outfield is still quite wet. The groundstaff are working hard to get it ready but if it rains again, it will further delay the proceedings. The next inspection will happen at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT). Fingers crossed!

2:38 PM IST UPDATE - 8.08 pm IST (2.38 pm GMT) - The umpires were out for an inspection just a few minutes ago and had a long look at the outfield where there are still a few puddles. The good thing is that it is not raining at all and if it stays like this, we can hope to get some action. Stick with us for more news.

2:05 PM IST UPDATE - It was pelting down in Florida a short while ago but the good news is that the sun has come out now. However, there are a few puddles in the ground and the toss has been officially delayed due to wet outfield. Stay tuned for more updates.

1:33 PM IST Ireland on the other hand, have been poor so far in the tournament. Their batting has struggled big time and hence, they are yet to win a game. They would love to play as party spoilers and they have abundance of quality in their side too. Not a team against which one would take lightly despite the poor show. Can they bag their first win of this World Cup? Stay tuned to find out but first, we will have the toss and teams in a bit. 

1:29 PM IST At the time, when this fixture would have been announced, pretty sure, most of the people would have backed the Irish to enter the contest as favourites but we feel different. The cricket the hosts have put on show so far has been brilliant. Have to say, they are the favourites heading into this encounter. They will be riding high on confidence and will be eager to seal the deal here itself. Can they do so? 

1:27 PM IST It is time for probably the most important game of this group by far! Well, let me make it simple for you, the Indians are one side which have sealed their progression to the next round from Group A and anything but apart from a USA loss will mean, they are the second team to go through. All of Pakistan and the Pakistan national side will be watching this game closely.  Will their prayers be answered or will it be another day of triumph for the host nation? We will find out.