T20 World Cup: Pakistan out as co-hosts United States make history, reach knockout stage
- On their debut appearance, the Americans qualify for Super Eights ahead of Pakistan, in a boost for the sport before 2028 LA Olympics
The United States cricket team have made more history by reaching the second round on their Twenty20 World Cup debut after their last group game against Ireland was washed out on Friday.
The co-hosts qualified for the knockout Super Eight stage at the expense of Pakistan without bowling a ball after torrential rain washed out their match at Broward County Stadium in Lauderdale, Florida.
The Americans have also automatically qualified for the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
The US qualified for this T20 World Cup only as co-hosts with the West Indies, but they have used home advantage to make a stunning first impression in their first major cricket tournament.
The 17th-ranked team joined the West Indies, India, Australia, South Africa and Afghanistan in the Super Eight, with two more teams yet to qualify.
While the Americans progressed alongside unbeaten India from Group A, former champion Pakistan and winless Ireland were eliminated.