Sri Lanka's Spin Web Traps Ireland, Secures T20 World Cup Victory

• Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in their T20 World Cup opener in Colombo.
• Spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana took three wickets each, dismantling Ireland's batting lineup.
• Ireland, chasing 164, were bowled out for 143 runs; Harry Tector scored 40, Ross Adair 34.
• Kamindu Mendis (44 off 19) and Kusal Mendis (56* off 43) powered Sri Lanka to 163/6 after a slow start.
• Ireland's poor fielding and early wickets by George Dockrell (2/17) initially troubled Sri Lanka.