ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 08-Feb-2026 07:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium
SL 163/6 (20)
IRE 143/10 (19.5)
Sri Lanka won by 20 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry McCarthy* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheesha Pathirana* | 2.5 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 9.18 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
Last Wicket:Matthew Humphreys b Pathirana 0(2) - 143/10 in 19.5 ov.
Sri Lanka vs Ireland
Sri Lanka — Innings 1 (163/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Stirling b Dockrell | 24 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 104.35 | |
| Kamil Mishara c Barry McCarthy b Mark Adair | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) not out | 56 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 130.23 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake b Dockrell | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Dunith Wellalage c Dockrell b Delany | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 76.92 | |
| Kamindu Mendis c Dockrell b Barry McCarthy | 44 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 231.58 | |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) c Mark Adair b Barry McCarthy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wanindu Hasaranga not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 163 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Humphreys | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.2 |
| Barry McCarthy | 3 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 13.3 |
| George Dockrell | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Gareth Delany | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Harry Tector | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nissanka & Kamil Mishara | 28 | 24 |
| Nissanka & Kusal Mendis | 34 | 26 |
| Pavan Rathnayake & Kusal Mendis | 6 | 11 |
| Wellalage & Kusal Mendis | 18 | 22 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Kusal Mendis | 67 | 29 |
| Shanaka & Kusal Mendis | 0 | 1 |
| Hasaranga & Kusal Mendis | 10 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamil Mishara | 3.6 | 28 |
| 2 | Pathum Nissanka | 8.2 | 62 |
| 3 | Pavan Rathnayake | 10.1 | 68 |
| 4 | Dunith Wellalage | 13.5 | 86 |
| 5 | Kamindu Mendis | 18.4 | 153 |
| 6 | Dasun Shanaka | 18.5 | 153 |
Ireland — Innings 2 (143/10 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling (c) b M Theekshana | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 46.15 | |
| Ross Adair b W Hasaranga | 34 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 147.83 | |
| Harry Tector c Pavan Rathnayake b W Hasaranga | 40 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 117.65 | |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) c Kamil Mishara b Dunith Wellalage | 21 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Curtis Campher c Shanaka b W Hasaranga | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 | |
| Benjamin Calitz st Kusal Mendis b M Theekshana | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Gareth Delany c Chameera b M Theekshana | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| George Dockrell c Kamindu Mendis b Matheesha Pathirana | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Mark Adair c Shanaka b Chameera | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Barry McCarthy not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Matthew Humphreys b Matheesha Pathirana | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 2 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 143 | 10 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.8 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 2.5 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.2 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling & Ross Adair | 24 | 20 |
| Harry Tector & Ross Adair | 32 | 28 |
| Harry Tector & Tucker | 49 | 38 |
| Harry Tector & Curtis Campher | 8 | 5 |
| Benjamin Calitz & Curtis Campher | 7 | 8 |
| Delany & Curtis Campher | 0 | 1 |
| Dockrell & Curtis Campher | 6 | 6 |
| Dockrell & Mark Adair | 11 | 8 |
| Dockrell & McCarthy | 6 | 3 |
| Humphreys & McCarthy | 0 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Stirling | 3.2 | 24 |
| 2 | Ross Adair | 7.6 | 56 |
| 3 | Lorcan Tucker | 14.2 | 105 |
| 4 | Harry Tector | 15.1 | 113 |
| 5 | Benjamin Calitz | 16.3 | 120 |
| 6 | Gareth Delany | 16.4 | 120 |
| 7 | Curtis Campher | 17.4 | 126 |
| 8 | Mark Adair | 18.6 | 137 |
| 9 | George Dockrell | 19.3 | 143 |
| 10 | Matthew Humphreys | 19.5 | 143 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Ireland |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 08-Feb-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka vs Ireland (SL vs IRE)
Sri Lanka will face Ireland in a thrilling match on 08-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Sri Lanka is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Ireland remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sri Lanka will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Ireland will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sri Lanka batting and Ireland bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Sri Lanka showcase its strengths, or will Ireland pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 08-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
