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Sri Lanka vs Ireland ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Fixture, Location, Timing
The fixture of this match is given as follows:
| Team | vs | Team | Date | Local Time (Sri Lanka) | Local Time (Ireland) | IST | Stadium |
| Sri Lanka | vs | Ireland | 23/10/22 (Sunday) | 09:30 | 05:00 | 09:30 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Team Sri Lanka Squad for ICC World Cup 2022 – What you should know
- Squad of the National Cricket Team of Sri Lanka
| Dasun Shanaka (C) |
| Danushka Gunathilaka |
| Pathum Nissanka |
| Kusal Mendis |
| Charith Asalanka |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa |
| Dhananjaya de Silva |
| Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Maheesh Theekshana |
| Jeffrey Vandersay |
| Chamika Karunaratne |
| Dushmantha Chameera |
| Lahiru Kumara |
| Binura Fernando |
| Paramod Madushan |
- Official Twitter Handle of the National Cricket Team of Sri Lanka
- Official Instagram Account of the National Cricket Team of Sri Lanka
Team Ireland Squad for ICC World Cup 2022 – What you should know
- Squad of National Cricket Team of Ireland
| Andrew Balbirnie (C) |
| Mark Adair |
| Curtis Campher |
| Gareth Delany |
| George Dockrell |
| Stephen Doheny |
| Fionn Hand |
| Josh Little |
| Barry McCarthy |
| Conor Olphert |
| Simi Singh |
| Paul Stirling |
| Harry Tector |
| Lorcan Tucker |
| Graham Hume |
- Official Twitter Handle of the National Cricket Team of Ireland
- Official Instagram Account of the National Cricket Team of Ireland
When is the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland will be held on 23 October 2022, Sunday.
Where will the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland be played?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland will be played at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
What time will the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland begin?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland will start at 09:30 AM (IST) / 05.00 AM (Ireland Local Time)/09.30 AM (Sri Lanka Local Time).
Results of Previous Matches and Historical Stats of Sri Lanka vs Ireland
Sri Lanka and Ireland have previously faced each other twice, in ICC T20 World Cup. Though Ireland tried their best, Sri Lanka was victorious in both matches.
Sri Lanka’s first win against Ireland was in 2009. The Irish bowlers stopped the Sri Lankan batting army at 144 and set an easy win for themselves. But having Lasith Malinga and Muttiah Muralitharan on the opposing team was a curse. Ireland lost by 9 runs.
In 2021, Wanindu Hasaranga (71) and Pathum Nissanka (61) of the Lankan team unleashed a storm of boundaries in Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Ireland tried to fight back but was all-out by 101, against their target of 172 runs.
| Face to Face | ||
| Year | Venue | Summary |
| 2009 | Lord’s Cricket Ground, St. John’s Wood | Sri Lanka won by 9 runs |
| 2021 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Sri Lanka won by 70 runs |
Major Players to watch for both Sri Lanka vs Ireland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022
- Wanindu Hasaranga: One of the most experienced members of Sri Lanka’s young brigade, Hasaranga is a prodigal leg spinner. He has been an important asset of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
- Paul Stirling: The Irish hero, Paul Stirling played a major role in Ireland’s qualification in the Super 12. He can score big runs for his team when needed.
- Kusal Mendis: He is not only a run machine but also a great wicketkeeper. Having a history of being a wonderful finisher, Mendis is Sri Lanka’s weapon in the death overs.
Prediction for Sri Lanka vs Ireland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022
Though the cricket team of Sri Lanka has lost its former glory, they are still capable of surprises. The average age of the Lankan players is much less and they have T20 experience.
The Irish team is in great form in this World Cup. They have defeated West Indies and Scotland to qualify in Super 12.
Judging the squads of the nations, we see that the Sri Lankan team has more experienced players than the Irish team. Though the Irish batting line is doing great in the recent games, Sri Lanka has more chances of winning this match.
Weather Conditions on the day of Sri Lanka vs Ireland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and Pitch Report Predictions
Hobart is expected to be overcast and rain is expected during the match.
Bellerive Oval has a great pitch and is favorable to both batsmen and bowlers. Rain will cause an increase in humidity and the bounciness of the pitch will increase.
Dream 11 Players to select for your team for Sri Lanka vs Ireland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022
Here are our suggestions for the Official ICC T20 World Cup Fantasy League 2022, powered by Dream11, for Group 1 Match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland.
- Kusal Mendis – extreme hard-hitter
- Paul Stirling – one of the best openers in the tournament
- Stephen Doheny – run stabilizer, run machine
- Dasun Shanaka – successful captain and all-rounder
- Graham Hume – trusted all-rounder
- Wanindu Hasaranga – aggressive mid-order striker
- Gareth Delany – prodigal batsman
- Curtis Campher – budding all-rounder
- Chamika Karunaratne – can take the lead of the game with bat or ball
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa – one of the key batsmen of Sri Lanka
- Mark Adair – part-time batsman, full-time wicket-taker
How can I watch the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland – on TV?
You can watch the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland live on Star Sports Network.
Turn on your television and switch to Star Sports Network at your local time of the match.
Where can I watch the live stream of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland
You can also watch a live stream of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Live on Hotstar.
You need to have a subscription to Hotstar, to access live telecasts of the matches.
