Sri Lanka vs Ireland Players & Playing XIs · T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka vs Ireland: who played
Sri Lanka won by 20 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 8 February 2026. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 56 off 43 balls and Maheesh Theekshana took 3/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs Ireland?
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana. Ireland XI: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys.
Who won Sri Lanka vs Ireland?
Sri Lanka won by 20 runs. The match was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 8 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 56 off 43 balls and Maheesh Theekshana took 3/23.
When and where was Sri Lanka vs Ireland played?
Sri Lanka vs Ireland was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Sunday 8 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs Ireland?
Sri Lanka scored 163/6 in 20 overs. Ireland scored 143/10 in 19.5 overs. Sri Lanka won by 20 runs. The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs Ireland?
George Dockrell was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 106/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs Ireland?
Kusal Mendis top-scored with 56 off 43 balls, a strike rate of 130.2. Kamindu Mendis made the next-highest score, 44 off 19 balls. Every innings is on the scorecard, with the fours, sixes and strike rate of each batter.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Ireland?
Maheesh Theekshana took 3/23 in 4 overs.