SL vs IRE Dream11 Prediction 1st Test Sri Lanka vs Ireland Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips

Sri Lanka go head-to-head against Ireland in the 1^st Test of the Two Test Match Series here in Galle International Stadium, Galle starting on Sunday, 16^th April at 10:00 AM IST.

Sri Lanka are coming at the back of a series loss against New Zealand in New Zealand. The first test is where they put up a fight. It went down to the wire of where Kane Williamson’s century separated them in the end. Sri Lanka needed to pick up two wickets in the end which they failed to do. In the second test, they went down badly, it was an innings defeat. It was a dismal batting effort in the first innings. Much better turn around in the second innings but it was too much to do as they were following on.

Ireland on the other hand are playing their first ever Test series against Sri Lanka. Ireland just finished their only test match against Bangladesh. They were without the services of Paul Stirling but he’s going to be missing out the first test here too. However, Ireland had impressive performances from the likes of Harry Tector, Andy McBrine and Lorcan Tucker which they’ll look to carry forward into this test series.

SL vs IRE Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match

Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 1^st Test

16th – 20th April, 10:00 AM IST

Galle International Stadium, Galle

The 1^st Test match of the two test match series between Sri Lanka and Ireland will take place at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on 16^th April at 3:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch SL vs IRE Live?

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Test series will be live telecasted on Sony Sports channels in India.

Galle International Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Galle is usually spin friendly. The ball usually tends to grip off the surface, spinners will play significant role throughout the test. Batters will have to stay alert all the time, lapse in concentration might end up being the demise for them.

Good thing for the batters is, they need to get acclimatized to the conditions and once they are in, they make the most of the conditions and make it a big one. Teams batting first have won most of the time. Average first innings score on this track is 361.

Team Form Guide:

SL (recent first): LLWLW
IRE (recent first): LLLL

SL Playing 11

1. Sadeera Samarawickrama
2. Dimuth Karunaratne (C)
3. Kusal Mendis
4. Angelo Mathews
5. Dinesh Chandimal
6. Dhananjaya de Silva
7. Nishan Madushka (WK)
8. Ramesh Mendis
9. Prabath Jayasuriya
10. Lasith Embuldeniya
11. Asitha Fernando

Sri Lanka are coming into the series after a 2-0 defeat against New Zealand away from home.
Niroshan Dickwella has been dropped from the Test squad. Lasith Embuldeniya has been recalled for the series.
Sri Lanka have included uncapped leg spinner Dushan Hemantha in their squad.
Dimuth Karunaratne will lead the Sri Lanka side in the test series.

Angelo Mathews vs Ireland in Tests

Angelo Mathews has been the backbone of the Sri Lankan test team in recent times. At home, Sri Lanka are expected to dominate the test matches and with Angelo Mathews experience they want to put up a near perfect performance in this test.

Last 5 performances in Tests	Runs & Average in Tests	Test Matches, Runs & Average in Sri Lanka	Test performances at Galle	Captain or Vice captain choice
1, 2, 47, 115 & 0/18, 42	7118 Runs & 45.05 Average	99 Innings, 3640 Runs & 43.33 Avg	35, 42, 9, 0, 52	✅

Dimuth Karunaratne vs Ireland in Tests

Dimuth Karunaratne has been the pillar of the Sri Lankan test side in sometime. Karunaratne opening batting has given them good starts and in this tests, he’s expected lay down the foundation and then set up the game for the middle order.

Last 5 performances in Tests	Runs & Average in Tests	Test Matches, Runs & Average in Sri Lanka	Test performances at Galle	Captain or Vice captain choice
89, 51, 17, 50, 40	6230 Runs & 39.93 Average	67 innings, 3136 runs & 48.24 avg	61, 40, 16, 1, 86	✅

IRE Playing 11

1. James McCollum
2. Murray Commins
3. Andy Balbirnie (C)
4. Harry Tector
5. Curtis Campher
6. Peter Moor
7. Lorcan Tucker (WK)
8. Andy McBrine
9. Mark Adair
10. Graham Hume
11. Ben White

Ireland did put up a decent performance against Bangladesh and they’ll be taking the positives out of that game.
Andy Balbirnie will lead the Irish side, while Lorcan Tucker will keep wickets.
Paul Stirling will not be part of the first test. He’s expected to join the squad in the second test.

Andy Balbirnie vs Sri Lanka in Tests

Andy Balbirnie has been the mainstay with the bat for them in tests for Ireland. Balbirnie should take the responsibility against Sri Lanka where the spinners are expected to dominate, and his experience is key.

Last 5 performances in T20	Runs & Average in Tests	Test Innings, Runs & Average in 2023	Test performances at Galle	Captain or Vice captain choice
16, 3, 55, 5, 4	165 Runs & 20.62 Average	2 Innings, 86 Runs & 43.00 Average	NA	✅

Andy McBrine vs Sri Lanka in Tests

Andy McBrine is another experienced campaigner in the Ireland squad in tests. McBrine is a decent batter and on that Sri Lankan pitches he’s expected to pick up more wickets.

Last 5 performances in T20	Runs, Batting Average & Wickets in Tests	Test Innings, Runs & Average in 2023	Test Innings, Wickets & Average in 2023	Captain or Vice captain choice
19 & 6-118, 72 & 1-52, 11 & DNB, 0 & DNB, 3 & DNB	329 Runs & 32.90 Average & 10 Wickets	2 Innings, 91 Runs & 45.50 Average	2 Innings, 7 Wickets & 24.28 Average	✅

Who will win Sri Lanka vs Ireland match?

Sri Lanka are playing Ireland in Test matches for the first time.
Ireland are just taking their baby steps in the Test Match cricket and this is going to be a learning curve for most of the players.
Sri Lanka from the outset are looking to do a clean sweep of 2-0.

According to the Sri Lanka vs Ireland today match prediction, Sri Lanka are expected to win the 1^st Test and win this SL vs IRE Dream11 Prediction.