A state of emergency has been issued in Fort Lauderdale as a result of Florida’s deadly flash floods. The local authorities have suspended hundreds of flights to and from South Florida airports. As a result, the Sri Lankan cricket team, who are currently competing
In the T20 World Cup, was left stuck in the city. Fort Lauderdale is one of three stadiums in the United States set to host T20 World Cup matches. It will host three major games between India, Pakistan, and the United States. The first game in the city, Sri Lanka against Nepal, was also called off due to severe rain in and around the stadium.
Preliminary reports indicate that the rainfall and flooding have affected and may continue to impact the operational capability of critical infrastructure, including major interstates, state and county roadways, airports, schools, and other critical infrastructure throughout these counties,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated in the declaration.
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis has also proclaimed a state of emergency.
The Sri Lankan team was scheduled to travel from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean islands on Wednesday, but severe rain and floods forced them to postpone their departure.
On Monday, June 17, Sri Lanka will play their final group game against the Netherlands at St Lucia. They have lost two of their three games thus far, but they have a slim chance of making it to the Super 8 round.
Meanwhile, the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale will host critical games this week, with Pakistan and the United States competing for a spot in the next round from Group A.
While the United States plays Ireland on Friday, Pakistan will face the same opponents on Sunday. If the USA defeats Ireland or the match is called off, they will join India as the second team from Group A to qualify for the Super 8. A washed-out game will result in one point each for the United States and Ireland. As a result, the United States will score five points, whereas Pakistan will score no more than four.
It implies Pakistan’s game on Sunday will be meaningless because they will be eliminated if the USA vs Ireland game in Florida is called off due to rain.
However, if the United States loses against Ireland, Pakistan will have the opportunity to shape their own destiny when they meet Ireland on Sunday.
India continues to lead Group A with six points after three games (NRR +1.137). The team captained by Rohit Sharma has secured a spot in the Super 8. USA remains second with four points from three games, but their NRR has dropped to +0.127. This is extremely wonderful news for Pakistan, as their NRR is currently higher than the United States’.
