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Sri Lanka vs Ireland Cricket Team Comparison in T20I, Head to Head Records, Highlights T20 World Cup 2026

Sagar Tayde·

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Team Comparison in T20 – Sri Lanka will face Ireland in the  6th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 8, 2026, at 07:00 PM IST at R. Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama in Colombo (Sri Lanka).

Let’s take a look at the Sri Lanka vs Ireland National Cricket Team Comparison,  head-to-head record, recent team form, and key statistics ahead of this T20 World Cup Match.

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Cricket Team Players Squad (2026)

Role Sri Lanka Ireland
WK Kusal Mendis
Kusal Perera
Lorcan Tucker
Benjamin Calitz
Batter Pathum Nissanka
Charith Asalanka
Kamil Mishara
Pavan Rathnayake
Janith Liyanage
Paul Stirling
Harry Tector
Tim Tector
Ross Adair
Bowlers Dunith Wellalage
Maheesh Theekshana
Dushmantha Chameera
Matheesha Pathirana
Pramod Madushan
Josh Little
Mark Adair
Barry McCarthy
Ben White
Craig Young
Matthew Humphreys
All Rounders Wanindu Hasaranga
Dasun Shanaka
Kamindu Mendis
Curtis Campher
George Dockrell
Gareth Delany

SL vs IRE T20I Head-to-Head Records & Recent Performance

Sri Lanka have completely dominated Ireland, winning all four T20 encounters.

Team Wins
Sri Lanka 4
Ireland 0

SL vs IRE Head-to-Head Records (Last 2 Matches)

Match SL IRE Result
T20 WC Warm-up 2024 163/8 122 SL Won
T20 WC 2022 133/1 128/8 SL Won
T20 WC 2021 (Qualifier) 171/7 101 SL Won
T20 WC 2009 144/9 135/7 SL Won

Sri Lanka Team Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)

Match Sri Lanka Opponent Result
3rd T20I 2026 116/10 England 128/9 Lost
2nd T20I 2026 189/5 England 173/4 Lost
1st T20I 2026 133/10 England 125/4 Lost
3rd T20I 2026 160/6 Pakistan 146/8 Won
1st T20I 2026 128/10 Pakistan 129/4 Lost

Ireland Team Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)

Match Ireland Opponent Result
2nd T20I 2026 170/7 UAE 140/8 Won
1st T20I 2026 178/6 UAE 121/10 Won
3rd T20I 2026 154/10 Italy 157/6 Lost
2nd T20I 2026 190/5 Italy 166/4 Won
1st T20I 2026 119/7 Italy 118/10 Won

Sri Lanka’s Cricket Team Players’ Most Runs Scorer in Recent T20I

Player MAT INNS NO RUNS HS AVG BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
1. Kusal Mendis 3 3 95 37 31.67 63 150.79 3 12
2. Pathum Nissanka 3 3 80 34 26.67 54 148.15 6 6
3. Pavan Rathnayake 2 2 53 40 26.50 37 143.24 1 6
4. Kamil Mishara 3 3 52 36 17.33 41 126.83 3 4
5. Charith Asalanka 2 2 1 30 28 30.00 27 111.11 4
6. Dasun Shanaka 3 3 25 20 8.33 28 89.29 2

Ireland Cricket Team Players’ Most Runs Scorer in Recent T20I

Player MAT INNS NO RUNS HS AVG BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
1. Curtis Campher 2 2 1 79 54 79.00 64 123.44 1 2 5
2. Lorcan Tucker 2 2 50 38 25.00 36 138.89 2 6
3. Ross Adair 2 2 49 39 24.50 33 148.48 1 7
4. Benjamin Calitz 2 2 1 40 26 40.00 20 200.00 2 3
5. Mark Adair 2 1 1 34 34 21 161.90 3
6. Harry Tector 2 2 24 20 12.00 26 92.31 4
7. Paul Stirling 2 2 22 14 11.00 14 157.14 1 3

Sri Lanka’s Cricket Team Players’ Top Wicket-Takers in Recent T20I

Player MAT INNS OVR RUNS WK BBI AVG ECN SR 4W 5W MD
1. Dushmantha Chameera 1 1 4 24 5 5/24 4.80 6.00 4.80 1
2. Matheesha Pathirana 3 3 12 92 5 2/27 18.40 7.67 14.40
3. Dasun Shanaka 3 3 8 59 2 1/12 29.50 7.38 24.00
4. Dunith Wellalage 2 2 7 58 2 1/28 29.00 8.29 21.00
5. Eshan Malinga 2 2 3.2 30 2 2/24 15.00 9.00 10.00
6. Maheesh Theekshana 2 2 7 47 1 1/16 47.00 6.71 42.00

Ireland’ Cricket Team Players’ Top Wicket-Takers in Recent T20I

Player MAT INNS OVR RUNS WK BBI AVG ECN SR 4W 5W MD
1. Gareth Delany 2 2 8 50 5 3/26 10.00 6.25 9.60
2. Matthew Humphreys 2 2 7 50 4 3/26 12.50 7.14 10.50
3. Barry McCarthy 2 2 7.5 59 4 2/26 14.75 7.53 11.75
4. George Dockrell 2 2 7 24 3 2/12 8.00 3.43 14.00
5. Mark Adair 2 2 8 59 2 1/28 29.50 7.38 24.00

SL vs IRE Team Performance Comparison Batting & Bowling

Ireland have shown better overall consistency, with a higher win percentage and stronger scoring numbers across recent matches.

Ireland’s batting unit has been more effective, scoring faster and losing fewer wickets, while Sri Lanka have struggled for sustained momentum.

Sri Lanka have been slightly tighter in limiting big scores, but Ireland take more wickets and maintain a better economy overall.

Overall Performance

Stat Sri Lanka Ireland
Matches Played 10 10
Win Percentage 30% 50%
Average Score 140 163
Highest Score 189 196
Lowest Score 95 117

Batting Comparison (Last 10 Matches)

Batting Stat Sri Lanka Ireland
Average Runs 140 163
Highest Total 189 196
Lowest Total 95 117
Average Run Rate 7.66 8.22
Avg Wickets Lost 7.4 6.6

Bowling Comparison (Last 10 Matches)

Bowling Stat Sri Lanka Ireland
Avg Runs Conceded 144 149
Highest Conceded 178 197
Lowest Conceded 118 118
Average Economy 8.28 8.08
Avg Wickets Taken 5.6 6.5

Final Comparison Summary

Ireland look stronger going into this match. Their batting is better, recent form is good, and their bowling attack is more effective.

Sri Lanka will need a strong team effort, especially in batting, to compete with Ireland.

Ireland start as favourites, while Sri Lanka are underdogs and will look to find consistency again.