T20 World Cup 2026: Theekshana's Yorker Dismisses Stirling!

In Match No. 6 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka faced Ireland in Colombo. Ireland's captain Paul Stirling chose to bowl first, allowing Sri Lanka to score 163/6. Maheesh Theekshana's killer yorker sent Stirling packing for just 6 runs! Kusal Mendis shone with 56 runs, while Kamindu Mendis rocked it with 44 off 19. Ireland's Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell each took two wickets.

Quick rundown

1.Maheesh Theekshana nails a pinpoint yorker to send Stirling packing early.

2.Kamindu Mendis blasts 44 off 19, flipping momentum for Sri Lanka.

3.Kusal Mendis steadies with 56 off 43 as Sri Lanka posts 163/6.

4.Theekshana's archer-style celebration becomes the fans' meme of the day.

5.Ireland bowlers McCarthy and Dockrell grab two wickets each, but the chase falls short.

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