SL Defeat Ireland by 20 Runs in T20 World Cup 2026

• Sri Lanka secured a 20-run victory over Ireland in the T20 World Cup 2026.
• Kusal Mendis scored an unbeaten 56 off 43 balls, while Kamindu Mendis added a quickfire 44 off 19 deliveries.
• Sri Lanka posted a total of 163 for six after a slow start.
• Wanindu Hasaranga (3/25) and Maheesh Theekshana (3/23) led the spin attack, dismissing Ireland for 143.
• Ireland's George Dockrell took 2 wickets for 17 runs, initially restricting Sri Lanka.