SL extend 100% win record against Ireland in T20Is, beat them in T20 WC 2026

Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener in Colombo on Sunday to extend their 100% win record against them in T20Is. Sri Lanka posted 163-6 in 20 overs, with Kusal Mendis scoring 56*(43). In reply, Ireland were dismissed for 143 in 19.5 overs, with Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga claiming three wickets each.