T20 World Cup 2024: Shanaka grabs 4/23 in Sri Lanka’s scrappy win over Ireland in warm-up match

Title: T20 World Cup 2024: Shanaka shines in Sri Lanka’s victory over Ireland

In a thrilling warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, Sri Lanka emerged victorious in a scrappy encounter against Ireland. The standout performance of the match came from Sri Lankan all-rounder Shanaka, who picked up an impressive 4/23 with the ball.

Despite a challenging start, with early wickets falling, Shanaka’s bowling heroics helped Sri Lanka restrict Ireland to a manageable total. His ability to take early wickets and apply pressure on the opposition proved crucial in the team’s success.

Looking ahead, Sri Lanka will be gearing up to face South Africa in its opening match in New York on Monday. With Shanaka in top form, the team will be looking to carry forward the momentum from this victory and put up a strong performance against a formidable opponent.

On the other hand, Ireland will be up against India on Wednesday, where they will look to bounce back from this defeat and make a statement in the tournament. With key players needing to step up, Ireland will be hoping to fine-tune their strategies and put up a better performance in their upcoming matches.

Stay tuned for more updates on the T20 World Cup 2024 as the action unfolds.

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