It was a historic day for the USA cricket team in Florida as they earned their ticket to the Super 8 stage of the men's T-20 World Cup in their maiden appearance.

Monank Patel achieved the momentous feat after their game against Ireland in Florida on Friday was washed out due to rain.

The USA became the second team after India to have qualified for the Super-eight stage from its group. Pakistan, the 2009 champions and finalists from the last edition, were shown the door early. 

Pakistan’s dismal campaign came to an end even before playing their final match of the tournament USA's dreams got the new wings. A team filled with expatriates, USA punched above their weight, shocking Pakistan in New York after beating Canada in a high-scoring game in Dallas.

Saurabh Netravalkar memes went viral in India after the Oracle Engineer won hearts with a heroics show against Pakistan and India. The techie, according to fans, might have to extend his leave to take part in the Super 8 stage. Quite a few claimed on social media that Saurabh had applied for leave only until the end of the group stage and USA's unexpected entry to the Super 8 stage has changed quite a few plans for their players.