First Round Group A — 2021 T20 World Cup
20 October 2021 · Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by 70 runs. SLSri Lanka 171/7 (20 overs), IRIreland 101 all out (18.3 overs). 20 October 2021 · Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Scorecard
Ireland won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka (1st innings) | 171/7 (20 overs) |
| IRIreland (2nd innings) | 101 all out (18.3 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Pathum Nissanka | 71 (47) |
| SLSri Lanka | Dhananjaya de Silva | 61 (61) |
| IRIreland | Andy Balbirnie | 44 (39) |
| IRIreland | Curtis Campher | 24 (10) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Maheesh Theekshana | 4/12 |
| IRIreland | Josh Little | 4 wickets |
Player of the Match
Pathum Nissanka
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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