Ireland captain Paul Stirling has won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Toss Decision – Captain’s Comments & Reasoning

“We will bowl first. The pitch looks drier and different from the last time we were here. Our preparations have been excellent, and we have spin options on our side,” Paul Stirling said.

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka is happy to bat first.

“It is a good track, and anything over 170 would be good on this pitch. We have got a lot of areas covered coming to the World Cup. Happy to bat first in front of our fans,” Dasun Shanaka said.

Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Ireland: Paul Stirling (capt), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys

Toss Result Today – Sri Lanka vs Ireland ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Q1: Who won the toss today in Sri Lanka vs Ireland ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match?

Ireland captain Paul Stirling has won the toss and decided to bowl first.

Q2: What was the toss time today?

The toss took place at 06:30 PM IST.

Q3: Why did the captain choose to bowl first?

Paul Stirling has opted to bowl first to take advantage of the good bowling conditions.

Q4: Where is today’s match being played?

R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

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