Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs in their T20 World Cup opener, thanks to spinners Hasaranga and Theekshana’s three wickets each. Wanindu Hasaranga (L) celebrates with teammate Kusal Mendis (2L) at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. (AFP) Mumbai: In a game dominated by spinners from both sides, Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, claimed three wickets each to save co-hosts Sri Lanka the blushes against Ireland with a 20-run win in their opening Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup played at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Sunday evening. Set a target of 164…
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