The United States will progress to the 'Super Eight' knockout stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after their final group match against Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida, was washed out.
USA's achievement comes at the expense of former champions Pakistan, who have been eliminated in the group stage, joining the Blackcaps.
Unrelenting rain, which had put South Florida at risk of life-threatening flooding, resulted in a wet outfield when the teams arrived. Although the rain stopped in the morning, umpires called off the game when it returned after several inspections.
The result means India top the group with six points while the U.S. are second with five points. Third-placed Pakistan (two points) cannot finish in the top two even if they beat Ireland on Sunday (local time) in their final group game.
Only the top two teams from the four groups advance to the Super Eight.
The U.S. beat Canada in the tournament opener before making history by stunning Pakistan in a match that went to a Super Over.
Reuters
