SL vs IRE, Match 6, Cricket Tips: The sixth game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will feature a contest between Sri Lanka and Ireland. This is the first game in Group B, which will be held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, starting at 7 PM IST on Sunday. Sri Lanka had a tough last few months, and they have failed to win even a single series.
Recently, they were thrashed by England at home. But they will be confident of beating Ireland at home. But will that be so easy? Ireland have always been a team that have challenged top sides. The way they have performed in recent times, they can do it again and beat Sri Lanka.
SL vs IRE: Match Details
- Date: February 08, 2026 (Sunday)
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs IRE Live Streaming Details
In India, the live action will be available on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can either watch the game through the Jio Hotstar streaming platform.
SL vs IRE: Head-to-Head in T20Is
- Total Matches: 3
- Sri Lanka: 3
- Ireland: 0
- No-Result: 0
SL vs IRE: Ground Pitch Report
R. Premadasa Stadium has been a good bowling venue. There has been rain around in the last few days, which must have slowed down the surface. The bounce is expected to be spongy, and spinners will dominate in these conditions.
SL vs IRE: Possible XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gareth Delany, Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little
SL vs IRE: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Kusal Mendis was the best Sri Lankan batter in the recent series against England, and he will be the one to guide Sri Lanka with the bat. Captain Paul Stirling is among the top T20I scorers, and he will be the key batter.
Probable Best Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana looked good with the ball, and with his action, it is very difficult to line him up. For Ireland, veteran pacer Mark Adair has been a great asset and has the ability to bowl at different stages.
Today Match Prediction: Ireland can upset Sri Lanka, but because this wicket is expected to spin, we predict Sri Lanka to win this game.
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