Watch the highlights of Sri Lanka vs Ireland - The 8th match of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup Twenty20 International cricket tournament first time between Sri Lanka and Ireland played at the Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on October 20, 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 ICC 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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