Sri Lanka is playing Ireland in the sixth match of the ICC World Cup today at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka was once a team that achieved great success in the ICC T20 World Cup. From 2009 to 2014, they reached the semi-finals four times in a row, but they have not made it to the knockouts since then. This time, they are co-hosts, but that won't prove to be a major advantage. Sri Lanka's last series ended in a 3-0 loss to England.

On the other hand, Ireland entered this tournament with momentum, having won their previous two T20 series. Their confidence is extremely high. So far, both teams have played four T20 matches, and Sri Lanka has won all of them.

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SL vs IRE Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 6th Match

• Date: 8th February 2026

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

SL vs IRE Weather Report

Pitch Report - R. Premadasa Stadium

Batting at R Premadasa Stadium requires patience since the wicket is pretty slow. Players have to time their aggressive shots well to get runs on the board. The average first-innings score at this venue is 150-160 runs.

Top Batters to Watch – SL vs IRE

• Paul Stirling (IRE): 3902 runs in T20I 

• Kusal Mendis (SL): 2425 runs in T20I 

• Pathum Nissanka (SL): 2437 runs in T20I 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SL vs IRE

• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): 151 wickets in T20I 

• Dushmantha Chameera (SL): 83 wickets in T20I 

• George Dockrell (IRE): 89 wickets in T20I 

SL vs IRE Recent Form

SL vs IRE Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IRE bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 135–145

• Match Result: SL to win

Scenario 2: If SL bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–55

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: SL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SL vs IRE Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka 

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

Ireland 

Paul Stirling(c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Ben Calitz, Lorcan Tucker(w), George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young

Why Sri Lanka is the favourite today

• Home-conditions

• Spin-friendly pitch

• Good top-order 

SL vs IRE Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Sri Lanka are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara and Kusal Mendis are expected to be the key performers.

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