Unfortunately, Lauderhill saw no action today as Nepal and Sri Lanka shared points due to the match being abandoned because of rain. This outcome has created exciting possibilities for Group D, with all teams vying for a spot in the Super Eights. Tune in again in about eight hours at 10:30 GMT for the live coverage of the USA vs. India match in New York. Thank you for following our updates from Florida.
Rohan Sharma and Hafsa Adil signing off for Al Jazeera. Sri Lanka's final opportunity for a victory comes on June 17 when they face the Dutch in Saint Lucia. Despite a disappointing campaign, Sri Lanka aims to end on a high note and potentially secure a Super Eight spot. Nepal, led by Rohit Paudel, will have a chance to secure their first win with Sandeep Lamichhane back in the team when they play South Africa in Kingstown, Saint Vincent, in three days.
Their last group match will be against Bangladesh at the same venue on June 16. Rohit Paudel expressed gratitude towards the fans in Nepal and the US, highlighting the importance of their support. Nepal's team, including Paudel, showed appreciation to their enthusiastic fans during the rain delay and after the match abandonment.
Sri Lanka's bowling coach, Aqib Javed, commended Nepal's cricketing passion, emphasizing the nation's potential to compete against top teams and participate regularly in ICC World Cups. Javed praised Nepal's growth in cricket and expressed optimism about their future success. Despite the rain, dedicated Nepal fans remained in the stadium until the official match cancellation, demonstrating unwavering support for their team both in Dallas and now in the West Indies.