Excitement gripped the Namibia Cricket Ground as Sri Lanka’s Under-19 team scripted a 106-run victory over Ireland in the World Cup 2026 on Monday, securing the Group A lead with successive wins.
After trouncing Japan by 203 runs, Sri Lanka overshadowed Ireland’s prior 8-wicket loss to Australia, dropping the Europeans to third.
Batting first post-toss, Sri Lanka recovered from 17/2 through captain Vimoth Dinusara’s inspirational batting.
Sigera (22) aided a 42-run recovery, then Gamage (49, 6×4 in 111 balls) added 79 with the skipper to hit 139.
Dinusara’s 95 (102 balls, 6×4, 1×6) blossomed in a century stand with Henatigala (51*), closing at 267/5. Riley took 2 wickets for Ireland.
Ireland’s chase faltered at 161 all out (40.1 overs). Armstrong (39, 3×4), Wilson (32), and Riley (31* with 2×6, 1×4 off 35) resisted briefly.
Sigera’s 4/19 and Nimesar’s 3 wickets sealed the deal. Sri Lanka’s blend of resilience and skill marks them as serious contenders.