SL vs IRE: Sri Lanka vs Ireland 15th ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match, Pitch Report and Weather Report


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SL vs IRE: Sri Lanka and Ireland will take on each other on Sunday, October 23. Moreover, Blundstone Arena in Bellerive, Australia will host the match. 

SL vs IRE: Background of Sri Lanka vs Ireland fixture

Sri Lanka are coming into this game after winning against Netherlands on Thursday. Sri Lanka scored 162 runs in 20 overs while Netherlands scored 146 runs and Sri Lanka won the match by 16 runs. 

Kusal Mendis won the man of the match award against Netherlands on Thursday. He scored 79 runs from 44 balls with a strike rate of 179.55.

Ireland are coming into this fixture after winning against West Indies on Friday. West Indies scored 146 runs in 20 overs while Ireland scored 150 runs and they won the match by nine wickets.

SL vs IRE: Sri Lanka vs Ireland 15th ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match, Pitch Report and Weather Report
SL vs IRE: Sri Lanka vs Ireland 15th ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match, Pitch Report and Weather Report

Gareth Delany won the man of the match award against West Indies on Friday. He picked up three wickets by giving away 16 runs in four overs.

SL vs IRE: What is the weather update at Blundstone Arena in Bellerive, Australia?

The maximum temperature in Bellerive on Sunday will be 13°C while the minimum temperature will be 9°C. Overcast conditions are expected throughout the day.

How will the pitch behave for Sri Lanka vs Ireland match?

The pitch at Blundstone Arena in Bellerive is excellent for batting. However, the spinners have also found success with the old ball. Having said that, the captain winning the toss may elect to bowl first to utilize the batting-friendly pitch and chase the total.

SL vs IRE: What is the full squad for Sri Lanka vs Ireland series?

Sri Lanka – Dasun Shanaka (c), Ashen Bhandara (in for Danushka Gunathilaka), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Ranjitha (replaces Dushmantha Chameera), Lahiru Kumara (subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan. Reserves: Praveen Jayawickrema, Dinesh Chandimal, Binura Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando.

Ireland – Andrew Balbirnie (c), Paul Stirling (vc), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Conor Olphert, Simi Singh, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Graham Hume (replaces Craig Young).

SL vs IRE: How to watch Sri Lanka vs Ireland live/full match?

The audience can watch Sri Lanka vs Ireland match on Hotstar. However, the fans need to have Premium or VIP access to their accounts to watch the matches live.

Sri Lanka vs Ireland match will be available on Star Sports channels.

Moreover, the fixture can be watched on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD channels on TV.


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