T20 World Cup 2026: Match 6, SL vs IRE, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details
Sri Lanka take on Ireland in a crucial Group B clash at Colombo, with both teams targeting early points. Home conditions, quality spin, and Ireland’s aggressive approach promise an evenly contested and exciting encounter
Sri Lanka and Ireland will clash in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 6 on 8th February, as they each look to achieve an early foothold in their respective group stage. Sri Lanka have the advantage of having played many times in these types of pitches and will look to blend experienced players with other types of players in their team. Their strongest batters are likely to be Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka who should all have good runs throughout the series. Wanindu Hasaranga has a number of spinners on his team to give Sri Lanka some excellent options in late innings while Matheesha Pathirana possesses a lot of speed as an option to have later on in the innings.
Ireland will enter the match confident due to their aggressive play and the improved quality of their previous major tournament performances. Paul Stirling leads a number of impact players on Ireland's team who can quickly turn a game in Ireland's favour. Josh Little could make an early impact with the new ball, while Curtis Campher's value will be as an all-rounder who can contribute with his seam bowling. Because the pitches are likely to support batting and bowling, this match should be closely contested as both Sri Lanka and Ireland try to establish themselves in Group B.
T20 World Cup 2026, Match 6, SL vs IRE: Live Streaming Details
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Match 6, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, February 8; 7:00 PM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Broadcast and Live-streaming | Star Sports Network and JioHotstar |
T20 World Cup 2026, Match 6, SL vs IRE: Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka (SL):
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana
Ireland (IRE):
Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Gareth Delany, Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little
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