Dasun Shanaka Sets Unwanted T20I Record With 16th Duck; Mendis Fifties Salvage Sri Lanka

• Dasun Shanaka recorded his 16th T20I duck, the most by any player, during the Sri Lanka vs Ireland ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash.
• Shanaka was dismissed for a golden duck by Barry McCarthy, attempting a big hit but top-edging to short third man.
• Kusal Mendis (56*) and Kamindu Mendis (44) rescued Sri Lanka with a crucial 67-run partnership, propelling them to 163/6 after a slow start.
• Kusal Mendis hit five boundaries in his 43-ball innings, while Kamindu Mendis smashed four fours and two sixes off just 19 balls.
• Ireland's early bowling efforts were effective, but dropped catches and the Mendis partnership allowed Sri Lanka to recover and post a competitive total.