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Sri Lanka Win by 20 Runs! That's it, a fine win for Sri Lanka in the end. Ireland will be gutted with themselves for not capitalising on the momentum. A perfect fightback by Sri Lanka as they open T20 WC 2026 campaign with a win.
Wickets tumbling here for Ireland. Not able to attack Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. Meanwhile, Hasaranga accounts for Curtis Campher. It is getting worse for Ireland, the equation now read 36 off two overs.
Maheesh Theekshana strikes twice in this over! Things are getting uglier for Ireland. Back to back wickets for Theekshana. Benjamin Calitz and Gareth Delany are back in the hutch. Ireland need 43 runs in 18 balls.
Injured Wanindu Hasaranga picks a wicket! Harry Tector perishes after a good knock, he departs for 40 off 34 balls as things start to get difficult for Ireland as they need 47 runs in 24 balls.
Down to last five overs now and Ireland need more runs to win. Dunith Wellalage accounted for Lorcan Tucker's wicket in the last over and that has put some pressure on Ireland.
Wanindu Hasaranga is back into the attack despite the injury scare. Meanwhile, Ireland need 70 more runs to win in 42 balls and the required run-rate is exactly 10 runs per over. The partnership between Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector is now worth 38 off 30 balls.
Two wickets down for Ireland. Ross Adair was the latest batsman to be dismissed, he was removed by Wanindu Hasaranga. Meanwhile, Hasaranga is injured and looks like he won't be bowling again in this match.
First wicket down for Ireland. Paul Stirling was struggling and his struggle comes to an end. Maheesh Theekshana has cleaned him up. Ireland captain managed just six runs off 13 balls.
So, Sri Lanka end with a decent total on the board. Kusal Mendis scored 43-ball unbeaten 56 to take his side to 163. He was well accompanied by Kamindu Mendis who scored 44 off 19 balls. Do join us back for Ireland's chase.
Sri Lanka have started to pick some boundaries now. Ireland fielders spilled a couple of chances and safe to say Sri Lanka have been let off the hook. The partnership between Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis is now worth 39 off 19 balls.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Ireland National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Co-hosts Sri Lanka are set to begin their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 8, facing a resilient Ireland side in a Group B fixture at the R. Premadasa Stadium. You can find Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Ireland National Cricket Team match scorecard here. As the tournament’s sixth match, the encounter presents an opportunity for the 2014 champions to capitalise on home conditions and assert dominance in a group that features several competitive mid-tier nations. ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule, Free PDF Download Online.
The R. Premadasa Stadium is traditionally known for its slow, spinning tracks, a factor that heavily favours Sri Lanka’s potent slow-bowling arsenal. Led by Wanindu Hasaranga and supported by Maheesh Theekshana, the hosts will look to choke the Irish scoring during the middle overs.
Ireland, captained by the experienced Paul Stirling, will rely on their aggressive top-order batting and the pace of Josh Little to cause an upset. While Ireland has historically struggled against Sri Lanka’s spinners, their recent form—including a series of competitive displays against top-tier nations—suggests they are capable of exploiting any nerves shown by the co-hosts.
SL vs IRE Squads
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga
Ireland National Cricket Team Squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young
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