Ireland started exactly from where they left off last day. Lorcan Tucker was knocked over by Vishwa Fernando in the earlier of the day 2. But Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher didn’t let Lankans to go all over Ireland.

Paul Stirling and Campher made a 64- run partnership before Stirling fell to Asitha Fernando. But Paul Stirling played a glorious knock of 103 from 181 balls, with 4 massive sixes and 9 boundaries. He joined the elite group of all format centurion. While on the other hand, his partner Curtis Campher too didn’t miss ton on a batting paradise. He notched up his hundred off 210 balls. He played a magnificent 111 run innings from 229 balls.

Ireland tail wagged and had some time in the crease. Particularly Andy McBrine scored a handy 35 and others contributed with 6,7 and a duck. Ireland bundled for 492-10. Prabath Jaysuriya, the left arm tweaker yet again ran riot as he picked up his 6th five wicket haul this innings.

To reply the mammoth total, SL openers had to negotiate 20 odd overs before the stumps of day 2. And SL openers replied with the best way possible. Nishan Madhushanaka and skipprr Dimuth Karunaratne made merry as they churned out with runs. They were positive and was on target at stroke making. Madhushanaka scored a fluent 41 off only 64 balls he faced, while his partner Karunaratne made 39 off just 45 balls at 86.67 strike rate.

The conditions didn't change, it's docile and has got no demons in it. Sri Lanka will be keen to bat on for a longer period of time tomorrow. On the other hand, Ireland will be looking for early breakthroughs tomorrow. Eldewise the match will be slipped away from their hands.