ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Match 23: Sri Lanka vs Nepal - South Africa into T20 Super Eights after Sri Lanka v Nepal rained out

Heavy rain and a waterlogged outfield led to the abandonment of the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Nepal in Florida.

The eagerly anticipated clash between Sri Lanka and Nepal in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup was unfortunately washed out due to persistent heavy rain. The downpour, which lasted all day, eased late in the evening but left insufficient time for the match to proceed. As a result, both teams secured their first points in the tournament, a crucial but bittersweet outcome.

For Sri Lanka, this washout keeps their tournament hopes alive, albeit hanging by a thread. The team now faces a precarious situation, requiring not only favorable results from other matches but also another washout to advance. Despite their survival, the lack of a decisive result from this fixture adds pressure to their remaining games.

Nepal, on the other hand, will take on South Africa in three days, having had an eight-day gap since their last match. The Nepalese players expressed their gratitude to their dedicated fans, who braved the weather to support them. Visuals from the venue showed head coach Chris Silverwood in discussions with the umpires, while the Nepal team acknowledged their enthusiastic supporters.

This result has significant implications for the tournament, confirming South Africa as the first team to advance to the Super Eights. Both Sri Lanka and Nepal would have preferred a decisive game, as this match was seen as a critical opportunity to boost their campaigns.