What time does Sri Lanka vs Ireland start?

Sri Lanka vs Ireland started on Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.

Where is Sri Lanka vs Ireland being played?

The match was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.

Who won Sri Lanka vs Ireland?

Sri Lanka won by 20 runs. Sri Lanka scored 163/6 and Ireland scored 143 (19.5/20 ov, target 164).

Sri Lanka vs Ireland scorecard and result

ICC Men's T20 World Cup · 6th Match, Group B

Sri Lanka163/6

Ireland143 (19.5/20 ov, target 164)

Sri Lanka won by 20 runs

Sunday, 8 February 2026, 13:30 UTC · R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Sri Lanka won by 20 runs in the 6th Match, Group B, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo. Final scores: Sri Lanka 163/6, Ireland 143 (19.5/20 ov, target 164).

Toss: Ireland, elected to field first. Kamindu Mendis was named player of the match.

Innings by innings: Sri Lanka 163/6 (20 ov), Ireland 143 (19.5 ov).

Sri Lanka vs Ireland scorecard

Ireland 143(19.5 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s
Paul Stirlingout	6	13	1	0
Ross Adairout	34	23	5	1
Harry Tectorcaught	40	34	1	0
Lorcan Tuckercaught	21	18	2	0
Curtis Camphercaught	13	11	1	0
Ben Calitzstumped	4	4	0	0
Gareth Delanycaught	0	1	0	0
George Dockrellcaught	9	7	1	0
Mark Adaircaught	10	6	1	0
Barry McCarthynot out	0	0	0	0
Matthew Humphreysout	0	2	0	0

Bowler (Sri Lanka)	O	R	W	Econ
Dushmantha Chameera	3	25	1	8.33
Maheesh Theekshana	4	23	3	5.75
Matheesha Pathirana	2.5	26	2	9.17
Dunith Wellalage	4	28	1	7
Wanindu Hasaranga	4	25	3	6.25
Dasun Shanaka	2	12	0	6

Sri Lanka 163/6(20 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s
Pathum Nissankacaught	24	23	1	1
Kamil Misharacaught	14	11	2	0
Kusal Mendisnot out	56	43	5	0
Pavan Rathnayakeout	5	9	0	0
Dunith Wellalagecaught	10	13	0	0
Kamindu Mendiscaught	44	19	4	2
Dasun Shanakacaught	0	1	0	0
Wanindu Hasaranganot out	1	2	0	0

Did not bat: Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Bowler (Ireland)	O	R	W	Econ
Matthew Humphreys	4	44	0	11
Mark Adair	4	33	1	8.25
Barry McCarthy	3	40	2	13.33
George Dockrell	4	17	2	4.25
Gareth Delany	4	24	1	6
Harry Tector	1	5	0	5

Ball by ball: final deliveries

19.5Pathirana to Humphreys, OUT
19.4Pathirana to Humphreys, no run
19.3Pathirana to Dockrell, OUT
19.2Pathirana to Dockrell, FOUR
19.1Pathirana to Dockrell, 2 runs
18.6Chameera to MR Adair, OUT
18.5Chameera to MR Adair, FOUR
18.4Chameera to MR Adair, 2 runs
18.3Chameera to MR Adair, 2 runs
18.2Chameera to Dockrell, 1 run
18.1Chameera to Dockrell, no run
17.6Hasaranga to MR Adair, 2 runs
17.5Hasaranga to MR Adair, no run
17.4Hasaranga to Campher, OUT
17.3Hasaranga to Campher, 2 runs
17.2Hasaranga to Campher, 2 runs
17.1Hasaranga to Dockrell, 1 run
16.6Theekshana to Campher, no run

Match notes

Drinks: Ireland - 104/2 in 14.0 overs (HT Tector 38, LJ Tucker 21)
Ireland: 100 runs in 13.4 overs (82 balls), Extras 5
Ireland: 50 runs in 6.3 overs (39 balls), Extras 5
Drinks: Ireland - 45/1 in 6.0 overs (GR Adair 29, HT Tector 6)
Powerplay: Overs 0.1 - 6.0 (Mandatory - 45 runs, 1 wicket)
Ireland innings
Innings Break: Sri Lanka - 163/6 in 20.0 overs (BKG Mendis 56, PW Hasaranga 1)
BKG Mendis: 50 off 39 balls (5 x 4)
Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 18.2 overs (111 balls), Extras 6
5th Wicket: 50 runs in 26 balls (BKG Mendis 19, PHKD Mendis 34, Ex 1)
Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 15.3 overs (93 balls), Extras 3
Over 13.3: Review by Sri Lanka (Batting), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - Ahsan Raza, Batter - BKG Mendis (Upheld)

Questions and answers

What time does Sri Lanka vs Ireland start?: Sri Lanka vs Ireland started on Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.
Where is Sri Lanka vs Ireland being played?: The match was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.
Who won the toss in Sri Lanka vs Ireland?: Ireland, elected to field first.
Who won Sri Lanka vs Ireland?: Sri Lanka won by 20 runs. Sri Lanka scored 163/6 and Ireland scored 143 (19.5/20 ov, target 164).