T20 World Cup 2026 | Ireland opt to bowl against Sri Lanka
The Hindu
Ireland's captain Paul Stirling chooses to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2026 match.
Ireland skipper Paul Stirling won the toss and opted to bowl against Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup match on Sunday (February 8, 2026).
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (capt), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys.
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