In the final Group A fixture of the T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan secured a narrow three-wicket victory over Ireland at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday. This win marked the conclusion of Pakistan's campaign in the tournament, securing them a third-place finish in the group standings.
Under the captaincy of Babar Azam, Pakistan's journey in Group A saw them finish behind India and the USA, who secured the top two spots to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the competition. India emerged victorious in three of their group matches, while the host nation, USA, won two matches to claim second place.
Canada secured the fourth position in the group standings, having registered one victory during the group-stage matches. Meanwhile, Ireland faced a challenging campaign, failing to secure a single victory and concluding their 2024 T20 World Cup journey with just 1 point.
Following are the final standings of Group A:
Points Table | M | W | L | N/R | P | NRR | |
India | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1.137 | |
USA | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.127 | |
Pakistan | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.294 | |
Canada | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -0.493 | |
Ireland | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1.293 |
As the T20 World Cup 2024 progresses to the Super 8 stage, India and the USA will look to build on their strong performances in Group A, while Pakistan will reflect on their achievements and missed opportunities as they prepare for future competitions.