T20 World Cup: Ireland collapse in loss to co-hosts Sri Lanka as they fall short in Colombo

Ireland slipped to a 20-run defeat against T20 World Cup co-hosts Sri Lanka in their Group B opener in Colombo.

Having won the toss and opted to bowl, Ireland made a solid start in the field, restricting Sri Lanka to 71-3 by the end of the 11th over after George Dockrell (2-17) picked up two wickets.

Kusal Mendis finally gave the home crowd something to get behind as he pushed the total on, but then was fortunate to be dropped three times in the 17th over as Matthew Humphreys went for 21 runs.