Watch the highlights of Sri Lanka vs Ireland 8th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2021 - ICC World Twenty20 International tournament first Round of the 8th T20I match first time played between Ireland and Sri Lanka at Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi in 20th October 2021.
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| An record 123-run stand for the fourth-wicket between Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga © AFP / Getty Images |
An superb maiden half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga before Three-wicket hauls from Maheesh Theekshana sets up to Sri Lanka's record 70-run victory over Ireland and enter into the super 12s in a one-sided game of the first round eighth match of a T20 World Cup.
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Sri Lanka scored 171-7 in 20 overs with top scorer by Wanindu Hasaranga 71, Pathum Nissanka cracked a 61 off 47-balls including 6-fours & a six and Dasun Shanaka 21 not out.
Ireland best bowler by Josh Little claimed a career-best 4-wickets for 23-runs in 4-overs, Mark Adair took 2-wickets and one for Paul Stirling.
Ireland scored 101 for all-out in 18.3 overs with top scorer by Andy Balbirnie struck 41 off 39-balls including 2-sixes & 2-fours, Curtis Campher 24 and Paul Stirling 7.
Sri Lanka best bowler by Maheesh Theekshana picked up 3-wickets for 17-runs in 4-overs, Lahiru Kumara, Chamika Karunaratne both took 2-wickets and one for Wanindu Hasaranga - Dushmantha Chameera.
Wanindu Hasaranga named Player of the match for his his career-best quick-fire 71-runs knocked off facing 47-balls including 10-fours & a six with strike rate of 151.06.
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