Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 6th Match, Group B – T20 World Cup 2026 | Live Score
Sri Lanka
6th Match, Group B (N) • R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Sun, 08 Feb • 7:00 PM
Match yet to begin
Ireland
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues under the lights in Colombo as Sri Lanka face Ireland in a crucial Group B clash at the historic R. Premadasa Stadium on February 08, 2026. Both teams will be aiming to open their campaign with a strong performance in this high-stakes night encounter.
Match Date: Sunday, 08 February 2026
Time: 07:00 PM Local (SLST) | 01:30 PM GMT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Match Info – SL vs IRE
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Ireland – 6th Match, Group B |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 08 February 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM Local • 01:30 PM GMT • 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Status | Match yet to begin |
Match Overview
Sri Lanka enter this contest with a mix of experienced players and rising young talent. Playing at home, they will look to utilize familiar conditions and their strong spin attack to start the tournament on a winning note.
Ireland, although inconsistent recently, remain a competitive T20 side capable of surprising teams with their aggressive batting and disciplined seam bowling. Their challenge will be adapting quickly to Sri Lanka’s spin-friendly conditions.
This match promises a fascinating battle between Sri Lanka’s spin depth and Ireland’s counter-attacking approach.
Head-to-Head – Sri Lanka vs Ireland (T20Is)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Ireland | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Last 3 Meetings
| Date | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2022 | Sri Lanka | Won by 9 wickets |
| 20 Oct 2021 | Sri Lanka | Won by 70 runs |
| 14 Jun 2009 | Sri Lanka | Won by 9 runs |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 T20 Matches |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | L • L • W • W • L |
| Ireland | L • A • L • W • L |
Points Table – Group B
| Team | M | W | L | N/R | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ireland | – | – | – | – | – |
Venue – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
R. Premadasa Stadium is known for its spin-friendly pitch, particularly under lights. The surface tends to slow down, offering turn and grip for spinners. Batters must adjust to pace variations to score effectively.
- Capacity: 35,000
- Ends: Khettarama End, Scoreboard End
- Pitch Nature: Slow, spin-friendly, ideal for gripping deliveries
Sri Lanka vs Ireland – Preview
Sri Lanka will rely on their strong spinning unit, home advantage, and experienced middle order to dominate this match. Ireland, meanwhile, will look to stay disciplined and capitalize on powerplay opportunities.
If Sri Lanka’s spinners strike early, Ireland may struggle. However, if Ireland’s top order builds momentum, the game could become competitive.
Match Prediction
- Sri Lanka have the advantage with home conditions and stronger spin resources.
- Ireland may trouble SL if their seamers find swing early.
Prediction: Sri Lanka start as favourites.
Live Score Updates
Live score, ball-by-ball action, fall of wickets, and a full scorecard will be available here once the match begins.