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Welcome to our live coverage of the 🔴Live: Sri LANKA vs Ireland T20 World Cup | Live Cricket Match Today |SRI vs IER Live R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Date: February 8, 2026Match Status (Latest Updates) Date & Time: Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Match starts at 7:00 PM local time (Sri Lanka time), toss at 6:30 PM. Toss: Ireland won the toss and elected to field first (Ireland opt to bowl). Current Score: Sri Lanka 0/0 (0.0 overs) – Match has just started or is about to begin (early phase; no wickets fallen yet as per real-time reports). Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – Home ground advantage for Sri Lanka, pitch expected to be spin-friendly and drier, which could assist Ireland's bowlers later. Sri Lanka Playing XI (reported): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana. Ireland led by Paul Stirling – Known for competitive performances against stronger sides. Match Commentary-Style Description This is a huge moment for co-hosts Sri Lanka as they kick off their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign right here at home in Colombo! After a disappointing 0-3 T20I series whitewash against England in their build-up, Dasun Shanaka's side will be under pressure to deliver a strong performance and regain momentum on a familiar surface. Sri Lanka have a strong spin attack with Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dunith Wellalage – perfect for the conditions at Premadasa, where spin often dominates. Their batting lineup features explosive openers like Pathum Nissanka and reliable middle-order hitters like Kamindu Mendis and Shanaka himself, plus death-bowling threats in Matheesha Pathirana and Chameera. Ireland, captained by Paul Stirling, come in as dangerous underdogs. They opted to bowl first, possibly banking on a drier pitch to exploit their spinners and seam movement early on. Ireland have a history of pulling off upsets and will look to restrict Sri Lanka in the powerplay and middle overs. Sri Lanka hold a perfect 3-0 record against Ireland in T20Is historically, but Ireland's recent form and confidence could make this competitive. The Premadasa crowd will be roaring for the Lions – expect a high-energy atmosphere!