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Sock JohnsonT20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Smacks Ireland, 20-Run Victory!
In the electrifying Match 6 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka laid the smackdown on Ireland, winning by 20 runs at R Premadasa Stadium! Kusal Mendis flexed with a powerful 56, while Kamindu Mendis turned up the heat with a blazing 44 off just 19 balls. Ireland faltered, bowled out for 143, as the spin titans, Theekshana and Hasaranga, each claimed three wickets. Kamindu, you’re the champ!
few days ago | ajay_koushik
Quick rundown
1.Kamindu Mendis sparked SL with 44 off 19 to flip the late-overs momentum.
2.Theekshana and Hasaranga ripped through Ireland with three wickets apiece.
3.Sri Lanka posted 163/6 and defended it to win by 20 runs in Colombo.
4.Hasaranga climbed to 40 T20 World Cup wickets, the second most in the tournament's history.
5.Next up: Scotland vs Italy in Kolkata; Sri Lanka vs Oman in Pallekele.
