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Ireland vs Sri Lanka
Result 16–20 Apr 2023 · 10:00 AM IST Galle International Stadium, Galle

IRE vs SL 1st Test 2023: Result & Scores

Updated 25 Oct 2026

DateSunday, 16 April 2023
Start (IST)10:00 AM
VenueGalle International Stadium, Galle
SeriesIRE v SL tour

Result

IRE 143 · SL 591/6 & 168

Sri Lanka won by an innings and 280 runs

Scorecard

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat.

Sri Lanka Inning 1 591/6 (131 ov)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Nishan Madushkac Tucker b Curtis Campher29484060.4
Dimuth Karunaratnec Tucker b Mark Adair17923515076.2
Kusal Mendislbw b Dockrell14019318172.5
Angelo Mathewsc Tucker b Benjamin White03000
Dinesh Chandimalnot out10215512065.8
Prabath Jayasuriyalbw b Curtis Campher16233069.6
Dhananjaya de Silvalbw b Andy McBrine12163075
Sadeera Samarawickramanot out10411411091.2
BowlerOMRWEcon
Mark Adair24.339513.88
Curtis Campher2128424
Andy McBrine40216214.05
Benjamin White22011915.41
George Dockrell21.3011215.21
Harry Tector201206

Ireland Inning 1 143/10 (52.3 ov)

BatterRB4s6sSR
James McCollumb Prabath Jayasuriya35855041.2
Murray Comminsb Vishwa Fernando01000
Andrew Balbirniec Nishan Madushka b Vishwa Fernando4410100
Harry Tectorc Dhananjaya de Silva b Prabath Jayasuriya34592157.6
Curtis Campherc R Mendis b Prabath Jayasuriya02000
Peter Moorc Samarawickrama b Prabath Jayasuriya14292048.3
Lorcan Tuckerlbw b Prabath Jayasuriya45737061.6
George Dockrelllbw b Prabath Jayasuriya224008.3
Andy McBrinelbw b R Mendis7351020
Mark Adairst Samarawickrama b Prabath Jayasuriya02000
Benjamin Whitenot out03000
BowlerOMRWEcon
Asitha Fernando52901.8
Vishwa Fernando923824.22
Prabath Jayasuriya23105272.26
Ramesh Mendis14.334012.76
Dhananjaya de Silva10404

Sri Lanka Inning 2 168/10 (54.1 ov)

BatterRB4s6sSR
James McCollumc Dhananjaya de Silva b Prabath Jayasuriya8280028.6
Murray Comminsc R Mendis b Vishwa Fernando03000
Andrew Balbirniec Dhananjaya de Silva b Vishwa Fernando6161037.5
Harry Tectorrun out (Karunaratne/Samarawickrama)42954044.2
Lorcan Tuckerlbw b Prabath Jayasuriya6101060
Peter Moorc Nishan Madushka b R Mendis05000
Curtis Campherc Nishan Madushka b R Mendis30735041.1
George Dockrelllbw b R Mendis32546059.3
Andy McBrinec Kusal Mendis b R Mendis10112090.9
Mark Adairnot out23293079.3
Benjamin Whitelbw b Prabath Jayasuriya120050
BowlerOMRWEcon
Prabath Jayasuriya24.165632.32
Vishwa Fernando42320.75
Ramesh Mendis2017643.8
Asitha Fernando301505
Dhananjaya de Silva301003.33

Recent form

Up to the last 5 completed matches, newest first. W won, L lost, N no result, tie or draw.

Head to head (Test)

Ireland 0 – 2 Sri Lanka in completed Test matches since 2022

24–28 Apr · 10:00 AM IST Ireland vs Sri Lanka · 2nd Test · IRE v SL tour
IRE 492 & 202 · SL 704/3
Sri Lanka won by an innings and 10 runs Scorecard Galle International Stadium, Galle Result

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FAQ

When does Ireland vs Sri Lanka 1st Test start in India?

Sunday, 16 April 2023, at 10:00 AM IST.

Where is Ireland vs Sri Lanka 1st Test being played?

Galle International Stadium, Galle.

Which series is this match part of?

Ireland tour of Sri Lanka, 2023, 16–28 Apr 2023.

Who won Ireland vs Sri Lanka 1st Test?

Sri Lanka won by an innings and 280 runs.

All matches in this series

Series hub →
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IRE 143 · SL 591/6 & 168
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