SL vs IRE Prediction Match 6- Who Will Win Today? ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka vs Ireland match prediction in T20 World Cup 2026 [Source: X]

Sri Lanka will take on Ireland in the sixth match of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, February 8. The SL vs IRE clash is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Backed by home conditions and a well-balanced squad, Sri Lanka will look to stamp their authority, while Ireland will aim to gain momentum and test the hosts with their bold and aggressive approach in this important group-stage contest.

Sri Lanka vs Ireland current form (last 5 matches)

SL vs IRE: Key player battles

Paul Stirling vs Wanindu Hasaranga 

Ireland's captain and explosive opener Paul Stirling thrives on attacking spin early, often setting the tone with aggressive strokeplay. Hasaranga, a world-class leg-spinner and useful lower-order batter, excels at taking wickets with googlies and quick variations, especially in the middle overs. If Stirling dominates, Ireland could post or chase big; if Hasaranga strikes early, Sri Lanka gains control.

Harry Tector vs Maheesh Theekshana 

Tector is Ireland's most dependable middle-order batter, anchoring innings with solid technique against spin. Theekshana's mystery off-spin makes him tough to read on turning pitches. This battle in the middle overs could decide whether Ireland builds partnerships or Sri Lanka's spinners choke the run flow.

Josh Little vs Pathum Nissanka 

Little, Ireland's premier left-arm pacer, brings swing and pace to trouble right-handers early on. Nissanka, a stylish top-order batter in strong form, provides Sri Lanka with steady starts. Little dismissing Nissanka early could expose Sri Lanka's middle order; Nissanka seeing off the new ball shifts momentum to the Lions.

SL vs IRE top performers

Most runs for SL vs IRE

Wanindu Hasaranga (71), Kusal Mendis (68)

Most wickets for SL vs IRE

Maheesh Theekshana (5), Wanindu Hasaranga (3)

Most runs for IRE vs SL

Harry Tector (48), Andy Balbirnie (42)

Most wickets for IRE vs SL

Josh Little (4), Mark Adair (4)

Sri Lanka vs Ireland toss prediction

The Premadasa Stadium is a moderate-scoring ground in T20I cricket, with the average scores ranging from 140 to 150. With a balanced pitch here, captains on this ground have historically favoured batting first here.

However, in contrast, teams chasing at this ground have found success here better with a W/L ratio of 1.473. Hence, the captain winning here on the day of the clash would likely field first.

Sri Lanka vs Ireland 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay: 45/1

Final score: 150

Sri Lanka vs Ireland 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay: 50/2

Final score: 160

SL vs IRE top players prediction

SL's top players

Probable best batters

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis

Probable best bowlers

Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga

IRE’s top players

Probable best batters

Harry Tector, Paul Stirling

Probable best bowlers

Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy

Who will hit the most sixes in the Sri Lanka vs Ireland Match 6?

Pathum Nissanka

Who will hit the most fours in the Sri Lanka vs Ireland Match 6?

Paul Stirling

SL vs IRE Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 6?

Sri Lanka is the host of the match, and with home ground familiarity and crowd support, they are poised to take the match away from Ireland on February 8. The Lankans already dominate Ireland in head-to-heads with 3 wins in T20Is out of 3. Hence, they are the clear favourites to win the game at home.