Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener in Colombo on Sunday to extend their 100% win record against them in T20Is. Sri Lanka posted 163-6 in 20 overs, with Kusal Mendis scoring 56*(43). In reply, Ireland were dismissed for 143 in 19.5 overs, with Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga claiming three wickets each.