NEW DELHI: South Africa secured their spot as the first team to advance to the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup following the abandonment of the Group D match between Sri Lanka and Nepal due to heavy rain in Florida.
With three wins out of three matches, South Africa lead the group with a perfect six points.
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So far, only Oman have been eliminated from the tournament after losing their first three matches in Group B.
The unfortunate weather conditions and a waterlogged outfield forced the match officials to call off the game after an hour of trying to dry the field, much to the dismay of the passionate Nepalese fans present at the Central Broward Stadium.
Sri Lanka, facing potential elimination after losses to South Africa and Bangladesh, are in a precarious position in the competition.
Similarly, Nepal, who lost their opening match to the Netherlands, now face an uphill battle to progress.
As it stands, South Africa dominate Group D with six points, while Bangladesh and the Netherlands trail behind with two points each from two games. The unpredictable nature of the weather played a significant role in determining the fate of the teams, highlighting the challenges faced in a tournament of this magnitude.
(With inputs from AFP)
