New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- What if Pakistan lose to the USA today? Do you think that's impossible? Well, it already happened last time.

Pakistan lost to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup opener, and it badly hurt their path to qualification. After further loss to India, they had to win both remaining group matches against Canada and Ireland to reach 4 points.

Their hopes also depended on the USA losing its final 2 games. If both sides finished level on points, the Net Run Rate (NRR) would have decided progression.

Pakistan's victory over Canada briefly improved that margin and kept the race alive. However, the USA already had 4 points and needed only 1 more from the Ireland match.

Rain intervened, and the game was abandoned, awarding the U...