Matthew Humphreys, left, and Barry McCarthy of Ireland react after losing the ICC Men's T20 World Cup group stage match against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo by SportsfileRoss Adair of Ireland drops a catch from Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka, not pictured, during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup group stage match at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. All was looking rosy for Ireland when some intelligent and superbly disciplined spin bowling, led by George Dockrell, who took 2-17 from four overs, and Gareth Delany’s 1-24, restricted Sri Lanka to 104-4 after 16 overs. Matthew Humphreys, left, and Barry McCarthy of Ireland react after losing the ICC Men's T20 World Cup group stage match against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Lorcan Tucker weighed in with 21 and for comparison, Ireland were well ahead on 117-4 at the end of their 16th over.

Source: Irish Independent February 09, 2026 08:15 UTC