Ireland vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 • Sri Lanka won the match by 19 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, Ireland took on Sri Lanka on Feb 7, 2026, 09:28 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sri Lanka won the match by 19 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 292 runs and 16 wickets fall between Sri Lanka (155/6 in 20.0 overs) and Ireland (137/10 in 19.5 overs).
2. Sri Lanka Innings Breakdown (155/6)
Batting in the first innings, Sri Lanka finished on 155/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sri Lanka accumulated 48 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Apple spearheaded the batting effort with 56 runs off 43 balls (including 5 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 130.2). Valuable middle-order support came from CS, who contributed 44 runs off 19 deliveries, while Onion added 24 (23b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Hairyman led the bowling figures with 2/16 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.00), assisted by Eddy (2/35 in 3.0 overs).
3. Ireland Chase & Second Innings Summary (137/10)
Pursuing a target of 156 runs for victory, Ireland recorded 137/10 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 6.91 runs per over. Eduardo anchored the chase for Ireland with 40 runs from 34 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 117.6), alongside Kevin who chipped in with 34 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Tater Tot delivered a key spell of 3/23 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.75, while Hotdog finished with 3/25 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by CS and Apple (Sri Lanka), who combined for 59 runs off 29 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Hairyman making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Tater Tot (Sri Lanka) topped the match rankings with 118.0 total points, followed closely by Hotdog (114.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Apple.