Video of the Day: T20 World Cup 2026 – Maheesh Theekshana pinpoint yorker castles Paul Stirling in Colombo

Maheesh Theekshana produced one of the crucial wickets during Match No. 6 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Ireland captain Paul Stirling won the toss and elected to field first, as Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 163/6 in their 20 overs.

The off-spinner made an immediate impact in his second over of the match. On the second ball of the fourth over, Theekshana dismissed Stirling with a superb delivery. The right-handed batter charged down the track in an attempt to attack and was beaten by a pinpoint yorker that crashed into the base of the middle stump, slipping under the bat to end a key innings early.

Theekshana bowled with excellent control and guile and celebrated the dismissal with his trademark archer-style celebration. Stirling managed just six runs off 13 balls during his brief stay at the crease in the second innings, dealing an early blow to Ireland’s chase.

Earlier in the match, Sri Lanka’s innings was anchored by Kusal Mendis, who scored a steady 56 off 43 balls. His knock included five boundaries and came at a strike rate of 130.23. While the middle overs progressed steadily, it was Kamindu Mendis’ late assault that completely shifted the momentum in Sri Lanka’s favour. Kamindu played a blistering cameo, scoring 44 runs off just 19 deliveries, which included four fours and two sixes at an impressive strike rate of 231.58.

For Ireland, Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell were the standout bowlers, each picking up two wickets and helping keep Sri Lanka’s total within reach.