Group B — 2026 T20 World Cup
8 February 2026 · R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by 20 runs. SLSri Lanka 163/6 (20 ov), IRIreland 143 all out (19.5 ov). 8 February 2026 · R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Scorecard
Ireland, fielded
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka (1st innings) | 163/6 (20 ov) |
| IRIreland (2nd innings) | 143 all out (19.5 ov) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Kusal Mendis | 56 (43) |
| SLSri Lanka | Kamindu Mendis | 44 (19) |
| SLSri Lanka | Pathum Nissanka | 24 (23) |
| IRIreland | Harry Tector | 40 (34) |
| IRIreland | Ross Adair | 34 (23) |
| IRIreland | Lorcan Tucker | 21 (18) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Maheesh Theekshana | 3/23 |
| SLSri Lanka | Wanindu Hasaranga | 3/25 |
| SLSri Lanka | Matheesha Pathirana | 2/26 |
| IRIreland | George Dockrell | 2/17 |
| IRIreland | Barry McCarthy | 2/40 |
| IRIreland | Mark Adair | 1/33 |
Player of the Match
not confirmed
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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