Kamindu Fireworks Rescue Sri Lanka to 163-6 Against Ireland

Aussies' World Cup opponents Ireland lose first match

Co-hosts Sri Lanka have won their opening match at the T20 World Cup with a 20-run win over Ireland in Colombo.

T20 World Cup: Kusal Mendis rescues Sri Lanka from a spot as co-hosts begin campaign with win over Ireland

Gives team momentum after sluggish start before spinners Theekshana and Hasaranga choke batsmen for morale-boosting victory

Shanaka hails team effort, Kamindu Mendis' cameo in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup win

During the post-match presentation, Shanaka also praised Kamindu Mendis' cameo, which changed the way their side set a competitive target.

Kamindu Mendis Shines in Sri Lanka's Victory Over Ireland | Sports-Games

Kamindu Mendis Shines in Sri Lanka's Victory Over Ireland Sri Lanka's captain, Dasun Shanaka, celebrated Kamindu Mendis' decisive contribution in their 20-run triumph over Ireland at the T20 World Cup. Mendis’ aggressive 19-ball 44 rejuvenated the innings, overcoming a slow start to land Sri Lanka with a challenging total to defend.Shanaka expressed satisfaction with the performance, citing Mendis’ innings as the crucial point. He also praised t…

Kamindu heroics steer Sri Lanka past Ireland in T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka’s 11th-hour call to draft in Kamindu Mendis proved a masterstroke as the all-rounder produced a match-turning cameo to set up a 20-run win over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Kamindu’s blistering 44 off 19 balls with four fours and two sixes gave Sri Lanka the late thrust they badly needed to post 163. The spin trio of Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage then ra…