Sri Lanka got off to a winning start in the Twenty20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, defeating Ireland by 20 runs in a match in Colombo. Chasing 164 runs for victory, Ireland could only manage 143 runs in 19.5 overs in the Group B match.

For Ireland, Harry Tector scored 34 runs for 23 runs.

Similarly, Ross Adderall scored 34 runs. Sri Lanka had batted first after losing the toss. In the process, they scored 163 runs for 6 wickets. In which, Kusal Mendis scored 56 runs in 43 balls.

He hit five fours and remained not out. Kamindu Mendis scored 44 runs in 19 balls. He hit four fours and two sixes. Among the bowlers for Ireland, Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell took two wickets each.