Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, spinners script Sri Lanka's win
Ireland dropped seven catches that proved to be a major factor in their 20-run loss
08/02Result
6th Match, Group B (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Colombo, Feb 8 2026
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
163/6 -
![Ireland]( "Ireland")
143 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
08/02Result
6th Match, Group B (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Colombo, Feb 8 2026
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
163/6 -
![Ireland]( "Ireland")
143 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup with injury
An MRI scan has revealed a serious tear in his left hamstring
Versatile Kamindu hints at finding his T20 home
The allrounder has long seemed a ready-made T20 cricketer and this innings may be the performance he needed
Ireland fielding errors prove costly
As Sri Lanka accelerated, Ireland's catching deteriorated
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Ireland opt for an extra batter as they ask Sri Lanka to bat
There was no room for Josh Little while Sri Lanka opted for five batters and five bowlers
Tucker hopes 'dry' Khettarama pitch brings Ireland into the game
"Our spinners have grown a lot recently. I think their performances have improved. They've become more experienced"
'I'd like to play on flat tracks' - Shanaka links SL's batting woes to spin-friendly pitches at home
At the T20 World Cup, though, the Sri Lanka captain hopes his batters can perform on what he thinks will be better tracks
Preview
Vulnerable Sri Lanka present Ireland opportunity for an upset
Sri Lanka are co-hosts and have a good spin attack, but arrive at the big stage short on form, and possibly confidence
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.259 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.106 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.993 |
| ZIM | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.096 |
| NZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 |
| PAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| SL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.95 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.5 |
| PAK | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.976 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.788 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.217 |
| NAM | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.108 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.506 |
| SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.741 |
| AUS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.523 |
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -4.845 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.874 |
| ENG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.201 |
| SCOT | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.184 |
| ITA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.02 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.349 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.943 |
| NZ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.227 |
| AFG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.364 |
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.426 |