Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Kusal Mendis's 56 not out sets the target in a 20-run win
Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs. Kusal Mendis made 56* (43), Maheesh Theekshana took 3 for 23.
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Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs in the Match 6 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Colombo. Sri Lanka made 163 for 6 in 20 overs; Ireland replied with 143 all out in 19.5 overs. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 56* (43) at a strike rate of 130.2, and Maheesh Theekshana returned 3 for 23.
How the innings unfolded
Sri Lanka — 163 for 6 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.15 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 48 | 1 | 8.00 | 7 (6×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 66 | 3 | 6.60 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 49 | 2 | 12.25 | 6 (4×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 67 for the 5th wicket between Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis, from 29 balls (13.86 an over).
Ireland — 143 all out in 19.5 overs
Scored at 7.21 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 44 | 1 | 7.33 | 7 (6×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 73 | 3 | 7.30 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 26 | 6 | 6.78 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
Ireland lost 6 wickets for 23 runs, from 120 to 143.
The largest stand was 49 for the 3rd wicket between Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker, from 38 balls (7.74 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 56* | 43 | 130.2 | 5 | 0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | 44 | 19 | 231.6 | 4 | 2 |
| Harry Tector | Ireland | 40 | 34 | 117.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Ross Adair | Ireland | 34 | 23 | 147.8 | 5 | 1 |
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 24 | 23 | 104.3 | 1 | 1 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | 4 | 3 for 23 | 5.75 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 4 | 3 for 25 | 6.25 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | Ireland | 4 | 2 for 17 | 4.25 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | 2.5 | 2 for 26 | 9.18 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | Ireland | 3 | 2 for 40 | 13.33 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 67 (29 balls) for Sri Lanka's 5th wicket — Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis
- 49 (38 balls) for Ireland's 3rd wicket — Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker
- 34 (26 balls) for Sri Lanka's 2nd wicket — Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.