Sri Lanka vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
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Based on 4 H2H matches (2009–2026)
Last 4 H2H Results (SL perspective)
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W1 L2
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Dushmantha Chameera
SL
Wickets (1+)
Kamindu Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Runs (20+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Catches (1+)
Dushan Hemantha
SL
Catches (1+)
Dunith Wellalage
SL
Catches (1+)
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 4 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
SL at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
487 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
24 wkts
IRE at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
George Dockrell
50 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
George Dockrell
4 wkts
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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Paul Stirling b George 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 George Dockrell | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Dunith Wellalage | c George Dockrell b Gareth Delany | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Kamindu Mendis | c George 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 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Humphreys | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 3 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 13.33 | 5 | 1 |
| George Dockrell | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Gareth Delany | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Tector | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling (c) | b Maheesh Theekshana | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Ross Adair | b Wanindu Hasaranga | 34 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 147.83 |
| Harry Tector | c Pavan Rathnayake b Wanindu 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 Dasun Shanaka b Wanindu Hasaranga | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Benjamin Calitz | st Kusal Mendis b Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Gareth Delany | c Dushmantha Chameera b Maheesh Theekshana | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | c Kamindu Mendis b Matheesha Pathirana | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Mark Adair | c Dasun Shanaka b Dushmantha 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 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 2.5 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 10.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
106.2 |
| 2 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
82.7 |
| 3 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
77.7 |
| 4 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
75.5 |
| 5 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
55.0 |
| 6 |
Ross Adair
IRE
|
51.3 |
| 7 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
47.7 |
| 8 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
47.2 |
| 9 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
39.3 |
| 10 |
Gareth Delany
IRE
|
37.0 |
| 11 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
27.7 |
| 12 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
23.7 |
| 13 |
Kamil Mishara
SL
|
22.1 |
| 14 |
Barry McCarthy
IRE
|
21.8 |
| 15 |
Curtis Campher
IRE
|
21.0 |
| 16 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
16.3 |
| 17 |
Matheesha Pathirana
SL
|
13.7 |
| 18 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
7.9 |
| 19 |
Matthew Humphreys
IRE
|
6.7 |
| 20 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
6.2 |
| 21 |
Pavan Rathnayake
SL
|
5.5 |
| 22 |
Benjamin Calitz
IRE
|
3.5 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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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.
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.
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.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Ireland?
Maheesh Theekshana took 3/23 in 4 overs.