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Ireland Vs Sri Lanka Toss Update, T20 World Cup Warm-Ups: IRE Bowl First In Florida

This is Sri Lanka's second and final warm-up match ahead of their T20 World Cup campaign opener against South Africa in New York on June 3. Ireland, on the other hand, are playing their first warm-up game

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Paul Stirling's men will be bowling in Florida against SL in their warm-up match. Photo: X/cricketireland
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Irish captain Paul Stirling has won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up matches that is being played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida. (Full IPL Coverage | More Cricket News)

Sri Lanka earlier lost their first warm-up match to the Netherlands by 20 runs on Tuesday, May 28 at the very same venue. As for Ireland, this is first warm-up match of the tournament.

Here is the playing XIs for both sides:

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga(c), Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Sadeera Samarawickrama

Ireland (Playing XI): Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling(c), Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker(w), Neil Rock, Craig Young, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Barry McCarthy, Benjamin White, Joshua Little, Gareth Delany, Graham Hume

Talking about the tournament, Sri Lanka are placed in Group D alongside South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands and Nepal.

Ireland are in Group A alongside the likes of India, Pakistan, USA and Canada.