Sri Lanka U19 Wins Toss, Chooses to Bat First Against Ireland in World Cup Clash

Sri Lanka's Under-19 cricket team won the toss and decided to bat first against Ireland in their U19 World Cup 2026 match. The game is taking place at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Monday.

Teams Line Up for the Match

Both teams announced their playing elevens before the start of the match. The captains made their final selections for this important encounter.

Sri Lanka U19 Playing XI:

Dimantha Mahavithana
Viran Chamuditha
Dulnith Sigera
Vimath Dinsara (Captain)
Kavija Gamage
Chamika Heenatigala
Aadham Hilmy (Wicketkeeper)
Sethmika Seneviratne
Rasith Nimsara
Kugathas Mathulan
Vigneshwaran Akash

Ireland U19 Playing XI:

Callum Armstrong
Freddie Ogilby (Wicketkeeper)
Sebastian Dijkstra
Robert O'Brien
Adam Leckey
James West
Marko Bates
Oliver Riley (Captain)
Reuben Wilson
Thomas Ford
Luke Murray

Match Context and Expectations

The U19 World Cup brings together the best young cricket talent from around the globe. This match between Sri Lanka and Ireland represents an important fixture in the tournament schedule.

Both teams will be looking to secure a victory to boost their standings in the competition. The toss decision by Sri Lanka captain Vimath Dinsara sets the stage for an interesting contest between bat and ball.

Cricket fans are watching closely as these young players showcase their skills on the international stage. The Namibia Cricket Ground provides the backdrop for what promises to be an exciting encounter between two competitive sides.