Sri Lanka v Ireland, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 6th Match, Group B, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 6th Match, Group B: Sri Lanka v Ireland at Colombo, February 08, 2026

Sri Lanka

163/6 (20)

Ireland

IRE

143/10 (19.5)

Finished

SL won by 20 runs

Sri Lanka InningSL Inning163/6 (20 ov)

Ireland Inning IRE Inning143/10 (19.5 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Dushmantha Chameera to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.2

Dushmantha Chameera to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, played it to the point.

0.3

Dushmantha Chameera to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Dushmantha Chameera sends down a sharp delivery, Paul Stirling goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

0.4

Dushmantha Chameera to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

0.5

Dushmantha Chameera to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes back and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.6

Dushmantha Chameera to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Ross Adair hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 1 (5 runs)

Ross Adair 4 (2)

Paul Stirling 1 (4)

Ireland 5/0

Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-5-0

1lb

1.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Paul Stirling, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, swats sweep, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

1.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes back and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Ross Adair, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes back and chunks it towards the long on for 1 run.

1.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes back and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

1.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Paul Stirling, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

1.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Ross Adair hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 2 (7 runs)

Ross Adair 9 (5)

Paul Stirling 2 (7)

Ireland 12/0

Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0

Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-5-0

1wd

2.1

Matheesha Pathirana to Paul Stirling, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Paul Stirling with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

1lb

2.1

Matheesha Pathirana to Paul Stirling, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, aims to slam flick shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

2.2

Matheesha Pathirana to Ross Adair, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Ross Adair hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

2.3

Matheesha Pathirana to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.

2.4

Matheesha Pathirana to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

1lb

2.5

Matheesha Pathirana to Paul Stirling, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, aims to slam pull, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

2.6

Matheesha Pathirana to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Ross Adair hangs in the crease, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.

End of over 3 (12 runs)

Ross Adair 14 (7)

Paul Stirling 6 (11)

Ireland 24/0

Matheesha Pathirana 1-0-10-0

Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0

3.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana bowls a sharp delivery, and Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

3.2

Paul Stirling b M Theekshana 6 (13) Maheesh Theekshana to Paul Stirling, no run, b M Theekshana, Bowled out !! carrom ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

3.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Harry Tector goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

3.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Ross Adair, 1 run, Ross Adair hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook cut, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run. Dropped catch

3.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

3.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Tector, 1 run, doosra, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays push, towards the long on for 1 run.

End of over 4 (3 runs)

Harry Tector 2 (3)

Ross Adair 15 (8)

Ireland 27/1

Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-9-1

Matheesha Pathirana 1-0-10-0

4.1

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.2

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

4.3

Dunith Wellalage to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.4

Dunith Wellalage to Ross Adair, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

4.5

Dunith Wellalage to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

4.6

Dunith Wellalage to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, back of length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

End of over 5 (7 runs)

Ross Adair 21 (12)

Harry Tector 3 (5)

Ireland 34/1

Dunith Wellalage 1-0-7-0

Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-9-1

5.1

Dushmantha Chameera to Harry Tector, 2 runs, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

5.2

Dushmantha Chameera to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

5.3

Dushmantha Chameera to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps. Ross Adair goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

5.4

Dushmantha Chameera to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Ross Adair hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

5.5

Dushmantha Chameera to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

5.6

Dushmantha Chameera to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Ross Adair goes back and strives to hit uppercut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

End of over 6 (11 runs)

Ross Adair 29 (16)

Harry Tector 6 (7)

Ireland 45/1

Dushmantha Chameera 2-0-16-0

Dunith Wellalage 1-0-7-0

6.1

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage delivers off break ball at good length, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

1wd

6.2

Dunith Wellalage to Ross Adair, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ross Adair no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

6.2

Dunith Wellalage to Ross Adair, 1 run, Ross Adair hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

6.3

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Harry Tector goes back to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.

6.4

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

6.5

Dunith Wellalage to Ross Adair, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage delivers at good length, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 1 run.

6.6

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! doosra, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 7 (7 runs)

Harry Tector 10 (11)

Ross Adair 31 (18)

Ireland 52/1

Dunith Wellalage 2-0-14-0

Dushmantha Chameera 2-0-16-0

7.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.

7.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ross Adair, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Ross Adair goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.

7.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ross Adair, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Ross Adair goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

7.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Ross Adair hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

7.6

Ross Adair b W Hasaranga 34 (23) Wanindu Hasaranga to Ross Adair, no run, b W Hasaranga, Bowled out !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

End of over 8 (4 runs)

Ross Adair 34 (23)

Harry Tector 11 (12)

Ireland 56/2

Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-4-1

Dunith Wellalage 2-0-14-0

8.1

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

8.2

Dasun Shanaka to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.3

Dasun Shanaka to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.

8.4

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.

8.5

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.6

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

End of over 9 (6 runs)

Harry Tector 16 (16)

Lorcan Tucker 1 (2)

Ireland 62/2

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-6-0

Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-4-1

9.1

Matheesha Pathirana to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.2

Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Tector, 2 runs, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

9.3

Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

9.4

Matheesha Pathirana to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the deep point for 1 run.

9.5

Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! fast ball, yorker, on the leg stump, Harry Tector elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

9.6

Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident hook, sending the ball towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

End of over 10 (10 runs)

Harry Tector 24 (20)

Lorcan Tucker 3 (4)

Ireland 72/2

Matheesha Pathirana 2-0-20-0

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-6-0

10.1

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 2 runs, Harry Tector goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.

10.2

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

10.3

Dasun Shanaka to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

10.4

Dasun Shanaka to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long off for 1 run.

10.5

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Tector, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka delivers fast ball at full length, Harry Tector goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Harry Tector to just 1 run.

10.6

Dasun Shanaka to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 11 (6 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 5 (7)

Harry Tector 28 (23)

Ireland 78/2

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-12-0

Matheesha Pathirana 2-0-20-0

11.1

Dunith Wellalage to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

11.2

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

11.3

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.4

Dunith Wellalage to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

11.5

Dunith Wellalage to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

11.6

Dunith Wellalage to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 12 (6 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 8 (11)

Harry Tector 31 (25)

Ireland 84/2

Dunith Wellalage 3-0-20-0

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-12-0

12.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, 1 run, googly, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! legbreak, back of length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and caresses inside out shot to long off, it raced away to the fence for four.

12.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, legbreak, back of length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and chunks it towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, 1 run, Wanindu Hasaranga delivers legbreak at full length, Harry Tector goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 2 runs.

12.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards point for 1 run.

End of over 13 (10 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 16 (15)

Harry Tector 33 (27)

Ireland 94/2

Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-14-1

Dunith Wellalage 3-0-20-0

13.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays in the gap to the deep point for four.

13.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

13.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

13.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Tector, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.

13.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Tector, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.

13.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Tector, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 14 (10 runs)

Harry Tector 38 (31)

Lorcan Tucker 21 (17)

Ireland 104/2

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-19-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-14-1

14.1

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.

14.2

Lorcan Tucker c KMishara b D Wellalage 21 (18) Dunith Wellalage to Lorcan Tucker, no run, c KMishara b D Wellalage, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Lorcan Tucker as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of for a soft dismissal.

14.3

Dunith Wellalage to Curtis Campher, 1 bye, Bye !! off break ball, back of length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease, swings it, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 1 run.

14.4

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Tector, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

14.5

Dunith Wellalage to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

14.6

Dunith Wellalage to Curtis Campher, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and caresses reverse sweep to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

End of over 15 (9 runs)

Curtis Campher 6 (3)

Harry Tector 40 (33)

Ireland 113/3

Dunith Wellalage 4-0-28-1

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-19-1

15.1

Harry Tector c Pavan Rathnayake b W Hasaranga 40 (34) Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Tector, no run, c Pavan Rathnayake b W Hasaranga, Caught out !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Harry Tector as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards deep mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of for a soft dismissal.

15.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Benjamin Calitz, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Benjamin Calitz hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

15.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

15.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

15.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Benjamin Calitz, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Benjamin Calitz hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

15.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 16 (4 runs)

Curtis Campher 8 (6)

Benjamin Calitz 2 (2)

Ireland 117/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-18-2

Dunith Wellalage 4-0-28-1

16.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

16.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Benjamin Calitz, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Benjamin Calitz hangs in the crease to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.

16.3

Benjamin Calitz st K Mendis b M Theekshana 4 (4) Maheesh Theekshana to Benjamin Calitz, no run, st K Mendis b M Theekshana, Stumped out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Benjamin Calitz hangs in the crease, tries to play it, but Benjamin Calitz misses the ball, Kusal Mendis quickly takes the bails off to secure the stumping and dismiss the batter.

16.4

Gareth Delany c D Chameera b M Theekshana 0 (1) Maheesh Theekshana to Gareth Delany, no run, c D Chameera b M Theekshana, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the off stump, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease to take the gamble with ramp shot towards slip, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Dushmantha Chameera. Leading to a soft dismissal.

16.5

Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

16.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

End of over 17 (4 runs)

Curtis Campher 9 (8)

George Dockrell 1 (1)

Ireland 121/6

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-23-3

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-18-2

17.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.

17.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Curtis Campher goes forward and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

17.4

Curtis Campher c D Shanaka b W Hasaranga 13 (11) Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, no run, c D Shanaka b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! legbreak full length on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to take the gamble with inside out shot towards long off, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by . Leading to a soft dismissal.

17.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Mark Adair goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at square leg, who blocks the ball right away.

17.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Adair, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.

End of over 18 (7 runs)

Mark Adair 2 (2)

George Dockrell 2 (2)

Ireland 128/7

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-25-3

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-23-3

18.1

Dushmantha Chameera to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

18.2

Dushmantha Chameera to George Dockrell, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

18.3

Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, 2 runs, fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 2 runs.

18.4

Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, 2 runs, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 2 runs.

18.5

Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and caresses reverse sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

18.6

Mark Adair c D Shanaka b D Chameera 10 (6) Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, no run, c D Shanaka b D Chameera, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Mark Adair as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards deep cover, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of for a soft dismissal.

End of over 19 (9 runs)

Mark Adair 10 (6)

George Dockrell 3 (4)

Ireland 137/8

Dushmantha Chameera 3-0-25-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-25-3

19.1

Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, 2 runs, outswinger, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

19.2

Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and caresses inside out shot to long off, it raced away to the fence for four.

19.3

George Dockrell c K Mendis b M Pathirana 9 (7) Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, no run, c K Mendis b M Pathirana, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to take the gamble with sweep towards deep cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by . Leading to a soft dismissal.

19.4

Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Matthew Humphreys hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

19.5

Matthew Humphreys b M Pathirana 0 (2) Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, no run, b M Pathirana, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, A bold move from Matthew Humphreys as batter goes forward, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

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