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SL vs IRE T20 WC Match: The Sri Lankan team will be looking to put past disappointments behind them and give their home fans something to cheer about when they take on Ireland in their opening Group B match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. Sri Lanka, co-hosts of the tournament with India, have not had ideal preparations. They were whitewashed 3-0 by England in a home T20 series. Now, Sri Lanka will be hoping to learn from those mistakes and perform better. Sri Lanka's main problem has been a lack of consistency in their performance. Both their batsmen and bowlers failed to deliver under pressure against England.
Sri Lanka, who won the T20 World Cup twelve years ago, will have the advantage of playing on home soil, and on paper, their team looks strong. Sri Lanka is in a tricky group that also includes Australia. Ireland and Zimbabwe are capable of causing upsets, and Oman is also in the group. The team, led by Dasun Shanaka, will need an all-round performance, and the senior players will have a big responsibility. Sri Lanka has batsmen like Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis in their top order. On the other hand, Ireland's performance will depend heavily on experienced players like Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, and Josh Little. Let's find out more about the SL vs IRE pitch report, R Premadasa Cricket Stadium stats, and records before the match.
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SL vs IRE: R Premadasa Stadium stats and records
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 59 |
| Matches won batting first | 23 |
| Matches won bowling first | 35 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 142 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 128 |
| Highest total recorded | 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) By BAN vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 80/10 (17.2 Ovs) By AFG vs ENG |
| Highest score chased | 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) By BAN vs SL |
| Lowest score defended | 115/6 (20 Ovs) By RSA vs SL |
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SL vs IRE Pitch Report: R Premadasa Stadium
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SL vs IRE T20 WC Match Pitch Report: The pitch in Colombo is generally balanced, but in T20 matches, spinners tend to dominate.
Spin-Friendly: As the game progresses, the pitch slows down, providing considerable assistance to spinners. Bowlers like Wanindu Hasaranga are particularly effective here.
Chasing Advantage: Records at this ground show that the team batting second has a significant advantage (35 wins vs 23 for the team batting first).
Weather Impact: Today in Colombo, it will be cloudy with a slight chance of rain (10%), which might keep the pitch helpful for bowlers for a longer period.
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