Sri Lanka vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2026: Match Report

UPDATE: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B fixture between Sri Lanka and Ireland took place on February 8, 2026, at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. In a thrilling start to their campaign, co-hosts Sri Lanka secured a hard-fought 20-run victory. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 163/6, anchored by a gritty half-century from Kusal Mendis (56*) and a late flourish from Player of the Match Kamindu Mendis (44 off 19).

In response, Ireland’s chase was stifled by a masterful spin display from Wanindu Hasaranga (3/25) and Maheesh Theekshana (3/23), who dismantled the middle order to restrict Ireland to 143 all out in 19.5 overs. With the 2026 T20 World Cup now officially concluded, this match remains a signature defensive victory for the co-hosts. For cricket fans looking to revisit the match highlights, full player statistics, and official media archiving, all the legal broadcasting channels—including Star Sports/JioHotstar (India/Sub-continent), PTV Sports, Myco, Tamasha, and ARY Zapp (Pakistan), and other authorized regional partners (such as Sky Sports in the UK/Ireland)—originally detailed in our guide below, served as the primary official sources for the tournament’s duration.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Since the Sri Lanka vs. Ireland fixture has officially concluded, the details provided below serve as a permanent informational directory for official broadcaster archives, post-match media coverage, and regional rights documentation. This platform does not host live streams or video media; please consult the official ICC website (icc-cricket.com) or the authorized streaming partners listed above for legitimate match archives and historical documentation.

The co-hosts Sri Lanka are ready to begin their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign today as they face a dangerous Ireland team.

The match will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and with the local crowd behind them, the “Lankan Lions” are looking for a perfect start.

Here is everything you need to know about this Group B clash, including where to watch it live and the latest team news.

Match Overview

Match: Sri Lanka vs Ireland (Match 6, Group B)
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST (1:00 PM GMT)
Match Start: 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT)

Official Broadcasting Channels & Apps

The tournament is being shown across the globe on various high-definition platforms. Here are the official broadcasters for today’s match:

Sri Lanka: The host nation can watch on Dialog TV, PEO TV, and for free-to-air, TV Supreme. Live streaming is available on ThePapare.com and the Dialog Play app.
India: Watch live on Star Sports Network on TV and stream on the JioHotstar app (available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada).
United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event will broadcast the match. Streaming is available on the NOW Sports app.
Pakistan: Tune in to PTV Sports or Myco. Digital streaming is also on Tamasha and Tapmad.
USA & Canada: Willow TV is the official partner. You can also watch via Sling TV and Disney+ (for select regions).
Rest of the World: If you are in a country with no local broadcaster, you can stream the match FREE on ICC.tv.