The 1st Test match of the Ireland Tour of Sri Lanka will be played on the 16th of April between Ireland and Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka.

Live Scores - 1st Test Sri Lanka v Ireland


Current Test Cricket Form Ireland:

Ireland have recently participated in a one off Test Match against Bangladesh which they lost by 7 wickets. However, they gave a tough competition to the hosts.

Players to look out for:

1. Lorcan Tucker- He is fresh off a century he scored against Bangladesh. He is a great talent and can pose problems to the Sri Lankan bowling attack.

2. Andy McBrine - He played superbly against Bangladesh and is expected to perform well against Sri Lanka too.


Current Test Cricket Form Sri Lanka:

Sri Lanka have lost their 2 match series against New Zealand recently by 2-0. However, at their home turf, Sri Lanka can be a threatening side. Ireland will have to bring in their A game in order to pose any competition to the hosts.

Players to look out for:

1. Kusal Mendis- He is an exciting all format player who has been consistent for Sri Lanka in recent times. If Mendis gets going, Ireland will find it hard to pin Sri Lanka down.

2. Ramesh Mendis - He has been super impressive with his Test form at home with the ball. Mendis can provide breakthroughs when needed and plays an important role for his side.


Let’s have a look at the squads:

Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dushan Hemantha, Lasith Embuldeniya, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Milan Rathnayake

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Tom Mayes, Andrew McBrine, Paul Stirling*, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka

Who will win? -  Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka), Lorcan Tucker (Ireland)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Ramesh Mendis (Sri Lanka), Andy McBrine (Ireland)

Most Sixes – Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka), Lorcan Tucker (Ireland)

Player of the Match -  Ramesh Mendis (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first – Sri Lanka 300+, Ireland 200+

Match Handicap:  Sri Lanka


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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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