PAK vs IRE Warm-Up Match Preview:

The Pakistan team will lock horns with Ireland in the ninth Match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026. The Pakistan team has been in excellent form. They recently completed a clean sweep against Australia on their home ground. They are keen to carry forward their winning momentum in this T20I World Cup.

On the other hand, Ireland has also been in sensational form, winning four out of their last five T20I matches. They head into this game after winning a T20I series against the UAE and Italy. They will be looking to kickstart their campaign on a winning note.

Recent Performance: 

PAK: W, W, L, W, W

IRE: W, W, W, L, W

PAK vs IRE Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026
• Match: PAK vs IRE 
• Date: 4th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 05:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 30–31°C

• Rain Chances: 60%

• Conditions: Partly Cloudy

 Light showers are expected during this match.

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground Pitch Stats: 

The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, offers a batting-friendly pitch; dew can play a big role here. The batsmen can play their shots freely after spending some time at the crease.

• Win Batting First: 47%
• Win Bowling First: 53%
• Best Suited For: Pacers (50%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 173
• Average 2nd Innings: 175

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

PAK vs IRE Warm-Up Match Probable Playing 11

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Ireland (IRE) Probable 11:

Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Ben White, Craig Young

Top Picks from Pakistan 

Top Picks from Ireland 

PAK vs IRE Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

PAK vs IRE Warm-Up Match Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

PAK vs IRE Warm-Up Match Dream11 Tips: 

PAK vs IRE Warm-Up Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Pakistan is expected to win this match. Pakistan hold a strong record against Ireland and has recently won a T20I series against Australia. Cricket Winner expert is backing Pakistan to win this match.

Prediction: Pakistan to win.

PAK vs IRE Warm-Up Match FAQ

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

Pakistan (PAK) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Pakistan.

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

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Paul Stirling, Mark Adair, Josh Little and Shadab Khan

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 173 and 175 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.