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February 8, 2026

IRE vs SL, T20 World Cup 2026: Ireland Win Toss and Elect to Bowl First in Colombo

IRE vs SL, T20 World Cup 2026: Ireland Win Toss and Elect to Bowl First in Colombo

In the 6th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Ireland has won the toss and captain Paul Stirling has elected to bowl first.

Ireland's skipper noted that the pitch looks drier than usual and intends to utilize his spin options early on. Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka expressed satisfaction with batting first, aiming for a total of over 170 in front of the home crowd.

Sri Lanka (SL) Playing XI:

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

Ireland (IRE) Playing XI:

Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys.