The ninth T20 World Cup warm-up match between Pakistan and Ireland will be played at one of the most iconic venues in Colombo on 4th February 2026. The Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo pitch is expected to help both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers may get some help early, while batting could become easier later in the match. Spinners can also be useful in the middle overs.
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PAK vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm Up Matches 2026, Match 9

For the PAK vs IRE Dream11 team prediction, two of the best all-rounders in the world, Saim Ayub and Curtis Campher, are top contenders for the captaincy picks, as they have recently contributed in both departments for their teams. As per the recent stats, the 1st innings average score at this venue is 118, that suggest this can be a low-score encounter.
Pakistan vs Ireland Match Details
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| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Warm-Up Matches 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Ireland, Match 9 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground |
| City | Colombo |
| Match Start Time | 5:00 PM IST, 4th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | Pakistan vs Ireland Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
PAK vs IRE Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | Pakistan | 56 runs |
| Salman Agha | Pakistan | 5 runs |
| Paul Stirling | Ireland | 14 runs |
| Curtis Campher | Ireland | 54 runs |
PAK vs IRE Toss Prediction
The toss could play an important role in the PAK vs IRE Dream11 prediction today match at this venue. The captain winning the toss may choose to bowl first, as chasing teams often find it easier under lights. Fast bowlers can get early movement, while batters may enjoy better conditions later in the match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 55% |
PAK vs IRE Squads
There will be no official PAK vs IRE Playing 11 for this clash, as it’s a warm-up match where all 15 squad members are eligible to take the field. Below are the full squads for both teams for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
| Pakistan Squad | Ireland Squad |
|---|---|
| Salman Ali Agha (C) | Paul Stirling (C) |
| Babar Azam | Lorcan Tucker (VC/WK) |
| Fakhar Zaman | Mark Adair |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Ross Adair |
| Naseem Shah | Curtis Campher |
| Shadab Khan | George Dockrell |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Gareth Delany |
| Saim Ayub | Josh Little |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Barry McCarthy |
| Usman Khan (WK) | Craig Young |
| Khawaja Muhammad Nafay (WK) | Ben White |
| Abrar Ahmed | Harry Tector |
| Faheem Ashraf | Tim Tector |
| Mohammad Salman Mirza | Matthew Humphreys |
| Usman Tariq | Ben Calitz |
PAK vs IRE Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Highest Run Scorers | Babar Azam and Paul Stirling |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Shaheen Afridi and Mark Adair |
PAK vs IRE Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Captain | Saim Ayub and Harry Tector |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Babar Azam and Curtis Campher |
Top Picks for PAK vs IRE Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | Batsman |
| Josh Little | Ireland | Bowler |
Budget Picks for PAK vs IRE Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | Pakistan | Batsman |
| George Dockrell | Ireland | All-rounder |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: L Tucker
Batters: Babar Azam, Paul Stirling, S Ali Agha
All-rounders: Saim Ayub(C), Shadab Khan, Curtis Campher(VC), George Dockrell
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmad, Josh Little

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: L Tucker
Batters: Babar Azam, Paul Stirling(VC), H Tector
All-rounders: Saim Ayub(C), Shadab Khan, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmad, U Tariq

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for PAK vs IRE based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
PAK vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 9) T20 World Cup Warm-up 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Khawaja Nafay | 7.5 |
| Ben Calitz | 7.0 |
PAK vs IRE Weather & Pitch Report at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 30°C |
| Weather Forecast | Clear and Humid |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 118 |
PAK vs IRE H2H Record (T20Is)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Pakistan (PAK) | 4 |
| Ireland (IRE) | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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