SL vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today: 6th Match, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips

ashish-kumar — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:24:17 GMT

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SL vs IRE 6th Match Preview:

The Sri Lanka team will take on Ireland in the 6th Match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka, will host this match on Sunday. Sri Lanka's recent matches have not been great, but they will definitely benefit from playing in their home conditions here. The Dasun Shanaka side would like to kick-start their campaign on a winning note.

On the other hand, Ireland is enjoying a good run of form, having won four of their last five matches. Paul Stirling will lead the Ireland team along with experienced Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector, and they will aim to make a strong statement in Group B.

Recent Performance:

SL: L, L, L, W, L

IRE: W, W, L, W, W

SL vs IRE Match Details:

Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Match: SL vs IRE
Date: 8th Feb. 2026
Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
Stadium/Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Live Score: cricketwinner.com
Live Streaming: JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

SL Won	4
IRE Won	0
NR	0

Weather Report:

Temperature: 24–25°C
Rain Chances: 11%
Conditions: Cloudy

The weather is expected to remain favourable with a low chance of rain.

R.Premadasa Stadium Pitch Stats:

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka, offers a balanced pitch with ample opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. Traditionally, the pitch here has offered Spinner some assistance.

Win Batting First: 43%
Win Bowling First: 55%
Best Suited For: Pacers (56%)

Average Scores

Average 1st Innings: 132
Average 2nd Innings: 149

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

SL vs IRE Probable Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pavan Rathnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana

Ireland (IRE) Probable 11:

Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gareth Delany, T Tector, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little

Top Picks from Sri Lanka

Players	Role	Recent Performance
Pathum Nissanka	BAT	23(12), 38(22), 23(20)
Kusal Mendis	WK	26(26), 32(17), 37(20)
Wanindu Hasaranga	AR	0-36, 4-35, 1-17
Dushmantha Chameera	BOWL	5-25, 1-34, 0-21

Top Picks from Ireland

Players	Role	Recent Performance
T Tector	WK	17(10), 38(25), 32(19)
Paul Stirling	BAT	14(11), 8(3), 45(38)
C Campher	AR	54(41), 25(23), 9(16)
Mark Adair	AR	1-31, 1-28, 2-23

SL vs IRE Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain	Vice-captain
Kusal Mendis	Pathum Nissanka
Wanindu Hasaranga	Mark Adair

SL vs IRE Fantasy Team Suggestion:

SL vs IRE Dream11 Tips:

SL Captain Choice	Kusal Mendis
GL Captain Choice	Wanindu Hasaranga
Punt Picks	Pathum Nissanka, Mark Adair
Dream11 Combination	2-2-4-3

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Sri Lanka has a slight edge in the race to win this match. The Sri Lankan team looks more balanced, and they will also have the advantage of playing on home ground. Cricket Winner expert is backing SL to win this match.

Prediction: SL to win.

SL vs IRE FAQ

Who is likely to win the SL vs IRE match today?

Sri Lanka (SL) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

Sri Lanka.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the SL vs IRE Dream11 team?

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mark Adair, Paul Stirling and T Tector

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 132 and 149 runs

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.