Sri Lanka vs Ireland Result – 6th Match, Group B

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6th Match, Group B • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

SL

163/6 (20)

IRE

143/10 (19.5)

Sri Lanka won by 20 runs

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19.5

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Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, Bowled!

19.4

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Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, no run

19.3

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Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, Out! Caught by K Mendis

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Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, Four

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Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, 2 runs

End of over 19 (9 runs)

Mark Adair 10 (6)

George Dockrell 3 (4)

IRE 137/8

Dushmantha Chameera 3-1-25-0

18.6

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Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, Out! Caught by D Shanaka

18.5

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Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, Four

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Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, 2 runs

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Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, 2 runs

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Dushmantha Chameera to George Dockrell, 1 run

18.1

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Dushmantha Chameera to George Dockrell, no run

End of over 18 (7 runs)

Mark Adair 2 (2)

George Dockrell 2 (2)

IRE 128/7

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-3-25-0

17.6

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Adair, 2 runs

17.5

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Adair, no run

17.4

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, Out! Caught by D Shanaka

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

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Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 1 run

End of over 17 (4 runs)

Curtis Campher 9 (8)

George Dockrell 1 (1)

IRE 121/6

Maheesh Theekshana 4-3-23-0

16.6

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Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, no run

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Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, 1 run

16.4

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Maheesh Theekshana to Gareth Delany, Out! Caught by D Chameera

16.3

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Maheesh Theekshana to Benjamin Calitz, Bowled!

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Maheesh Theekshana to Benjamin Calitz, 2 runs

16.1

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Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, 1 run

End of over 16 (4 runs)

Curtis Campher 8 (6)

Benjamin Calitz 2 (2)

IRE 117/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-2-18-0

15.6

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and Ireland met in 6th Match, Group B of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.5: Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, Bowled! | 19.3: Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, Out! Caught by K Mendis | 19.2: Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, Four. The turning point arrived at 19.5 when Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Sri Lanka won by 20 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

19.5: Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, Bowled!
19.3: Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, Out! Caught by K Mendis
19.2: Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, Four
18.6: Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, Out! Caught by D Shanaka
18.5: Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, Four
17.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, Out! Caught by D Shanaka
16.4: Maheesh Theekshana to Gareth Delany, Out! Caught by D Chameera
16.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Benjamin Calitz, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.5 when Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 20 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.5: Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, Bowled!. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

19.5 W Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, Bowled!

19.4 0 Matheesha Pathirana to Matthew Humphreys, no run

19.3 W Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, Out! Caught by K Mendis

19.2 4 Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, Four

19.1 2 Matheesha Pathirana to George Dockrell, 2 runs

End of over 19 (9 runs)

Mark Adair 10 (6)

George Dockrell 3 (4)

IRE 137/8

Dushmantha Chameera 3-1-25-0

18.6 W Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, Out! Caught by D Shanaka

18.5 4 Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, Four

18.4 2 Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, 2 runs

18.3 2 Dushmantha Chameera to Mark Adair, 2 runs

18.2 1 Dushmantha Chameera to George Dockrell, 1 run

18.1 0 Dushmantha Chameera to George Dockrell, no run

End of over 18 (7 runs)

Mark Adair 2 (2)

George Dockrell 2 (2)

IRE 128/7

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-3-25-0

17.6 2 Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Adair, 2 runs

17.5 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Adair, no run

17.4 W Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, Out! Caught by D Shanaka

17.3 2 Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

17.2 2 Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

17.1 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to George Dockrell, 1 run

End of over 17 (4 runs)

Curtis Campher 9 (8)

George Dockrell 1 (1)

IRE 121/6

Maheesh Theekshana 4-3-23-0

16.6 0 Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, no run

16.5 1 Maheesh Theekshana to George Dockrell, 1 run

16.4 W Maheesh Theekshana to Gareth Delany, Out! Caught by D Chameera

16.3 W Maheesh Theekshana to Benjamin Calitz, Bowled!

16.2 2 Maheesh Theekshana to Benjamin Calitz, 2 runs

16.1 1 Maheesh Theekshana to Curtis Campher, 1 run

End of over 16 (4 runs)

Curtis Campher 8 (6)

Benjamin Calitz 2 (2)

IRE 117/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-2-18-0

15.6 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sri Lanka won by 20 runs.

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