SA qualify for Super 8 after SL-Nepal washout

Nepal finally earned their first point in the ICC T20 World Cup as their match against Sri Lanka in Lauderhill was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to rain. While Nepal gained a point, the situation worsened for Sri Lanka, who are now on the brink of elimination from the World Cup's group stage.

The continuous downpour prevented even the toss from taking place, leading to the eventual abandonment of the match. As a result, both teams shared one point each, pushing Sri Lanka closer to exiting the tournament. This turn of events greatly benefited South Africa, who became the first team from Group 'D' to secure a spot in the Super Eight with a match to spare. With two points each from their respective matches, Bangladesh and the Netherlands occupy the next two positions.

The shared points left Nepal and Sri Lanka with slim hopes of advancing to the Super Eight. Sri Lanka's chances now hinge on a complex and nearly impossible scenario. If either Bangladesh or the Netherlands win their match, Sri Lanka will be eliminated. Sri Lanka's hopes rest on the Bangladesh-Netherlands match on June 13 being washed out, keeping them in contention. They must also defeat the Netherlands and rely on the outcome of the Nepal-Bangladesh match.

The T20 World Cup, being held in the USA and the West Indies, has been marred by adverse weather conditions, as anticipated. In the end, it was the rain that triumphed in the Sri Lanka-Nepal encounter, leaving no result possible.