Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Match 15, ICC T20 World Cup 2022

Ireland won the toss and opted to bat first.

Paul Stirling's brief assault helped Ireland recover to 40/2 at the end of powerplay.

Maheesh Theekshana bowled Tucker on 10 as Ireland lost their second wicket in the powerplay.

Dhanajaya de Silva put an end to Paul Stirling's early fireworks.

Chamika Karunaratne sent back Curtis Campher cheaply to reduce Ireland to 60/4.

Theekshana was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka, with figures of 4-0-19-2.

Harry Tector top scored for Ireland with a 42-ball 45.

Dhananjaya de Silva fell to Delany on 31.

Kusal Mendis brought up his second successive fifty of the tournament, off just 37 balls.

Mendis hit three sixes and five boundaries in his 43-ball effort of 68 not out.

Mendis and Asalanka guided Sri Lanka home with five overs and nine wickets to spare.