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Sri Lanka Win by 20 Runs | SL vs Ireland 6th Match Highlights T20WC2026

ByUmair Hussain Posted on08/02/2026 6:30 pm08/02/2026 6:30 pm

SL vs Ireland 6th Match Highlights T20WC2026 underline how composure and spin control shaped Sri Lanka’s 20-run win. Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis turned pressure into momentum.

Ireland stayed in the contest early, but dropped chances and relentless spin proved costly. Sri Lanka sensed the moment and never let it slip.

Player of the Match: Will Jacks – 39* (18) & 1/17

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SL vs Ireland 6th Match Highlights T20WC2026 Overview

Asked to bat, Sri Lanka made a brisk start before Ireland’s spinners tightened the screws in the middle overs. At 104 for 4 after 16, the innings needed a spark. It came through Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis, who punished missed chances and added a rapid 67-run stand to lift Sri Lanka to 163 for 6.

Ireland began the chase with intent and reached 52 for 1, looking settled. Wanindu Hasaranga, despite a hamstring issue, broke the rhythm with crucial wickets. Maheesh Theekshana applied further pressure as Ireland lost wickets in clusters and were bowled out for 143, handing Sri Lanka a deserved 20-run victory.

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Sri Lanka Squad

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Ireland Squad

Paul Stirling, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Ben Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys

Detail	Time / Info
Ground	R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Toss	Ireland, elected to field first
Series	ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Season	2025/26
Player of the Match	Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)
Match Number	T20I no. 3689
Hours of Play (Local Time)	19.00 start, First Session 19.00-20.30 Interval 20.30-20.50 Second Session 20.50-22.20
Match Days	8 February 2026 – night (20-over match)
Umpires	Pakistan Ahsan Raza
DRS	Pakistan Asif Yaqoob
TV Umpire	England Richard Kettleborough
Reserve Umpire	New Zealand Wayne Knights
Match Referee	England Dean Cosker
Points	Sri Lanka 2, Ireland 0

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SL vs Ireland 6th T20 Match Statistics

Kamindu Mendis smashed 44 off 19 balls after being dropped early.
Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with an unbeaten 56 under pressure.
Ireland dropped seven catches, a turning point in the match.
Hasaranga and Theekshana shared six wickets to crush the chase.
Sri Lanka sealed a controlled 20-run win with disciplined spin bowling.

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A power-packed knock from Kamindu Mendis set the platform for Sri Lanka's victory 👏

He wins the @aramco POTM award🎖️

📝: https://t.co/yVCWv4zFGf pic.twitter.com/NXh0IrXdEE
— ICC (@ICC) February 8, 2026

Q1: Who won the SL vs Ireland 6th Match Highlights T20WC2026?
A: Sri Lanka won by 20 runs after defending 163 with strong spin bowling.

Q2: Why were Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis decisive in this match?
A: Both batters capitalized on dropped catches and added a rapid fifth-wicket stand that changed the momentum.

Q3: What role did Sri Lanka’s spinners play against Ireland?
A: Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana took three wickets each, breaking Ireland’s chase and forcing a collapse.

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