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Paul Stirling played a big part in reviving Ireland, but couldn't handle the heat beyond a point, Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 2nd Test, Galle, 1st day, April 24, 2023© AFP/Getty Images
![Andy Balbirnie sets off for a single, Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 2nd Test, Galle, 1st day, April 24, 2023](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1280,q_80/lsci/db/PICTURES/CMS/358700/358727.jpg)
Andy Balbirnie sets off for a single, Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 2nd Test, Galle, 1st day, April 24, 2023© AFP/Getty Images
![Paul Stirling took on the bowlers and scored quickly, Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 2nd Test, Galle, 1st day, April 24, 2023](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1280,q_80/lsci/db/PICTURES/CMS/358700/358723.jpg)
Paul Stirling took on the bowlers and scored quickly, Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 2nd Test, Galle, 1st day, April 24, 2023© AFP/Getty Images