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

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

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

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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