If it were cancelled, qualification for the Super Eight would be very easy, with the US moving on to the next round.
If the match was canceled, the United States and Ireland would each receive one point, giving the U.S. five points from four matches and securing a place in the Super Eight ahead of Pakistan, Canada and Ireland.
Even if 2009 champions Pakistan beat Ireland in their final match, they will not be able to pick up more than four points in total.