Ireland vs Oman Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 2026, 22nd Match
Match summary
Ireland face Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo on 14 February 2026. Read our preview with probable XIs, pitch, weather and likely scores.
Match details
| Match | Ireland vs Oman, 22nd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 am GMT / 11:00 am local |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Ireland |
| Toss pick | Ireland |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Ireland’s World Cup has begun with two straight defeats, leaving them fourth in the group table and still without a point. They will back their greater experience and overall squad quality to turn that around against Oman.
Oman, captained by Jatinder Singh, are in the same position. They have also lost both of their games so far and are just as eager to get off the mark.
The conditions point to a modest contest. The new ball should come on nicely in the first six to eight overs, but once spinners settle, scoring is likely to slow considerably. Ireland have slightly more batting depth, while Oman’s tidy bowling should make runs hard to come by. A win for either side would keep their qualification hopes alive.
The Sinhalese Sports Club surface is usually good for batting early on, when it is hard and offers true bounce, and seamers may get a little help with the new ball. As the game goes on it tends to slow down and turn, bringing spinners into play. With humid conditions and rain possible, captains often prefer to bat first.
Expect a warm, humid morning in Colombo, with temperatures rising to around 30–31 °C and mostly cloudy skies. The morning should stay largely dry, but showers are forecast to become likely in the afternoon, so interruptions are possible.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 140–150 | – |
| Second innings | 135–145 | – |
Ireland
Ireland have more experience and slightly greater batting depth, which should count against an Oman side also searching for a first win.
Toss pick: Ireland
FAQ
Who is favoured in Ireland vs Oman?
Our preview picks Ireland on the strength of their experience and squad depth, though Oman’s disciplined bowling can keep things tight.
What is the position of both teams?
Both sides have lost their first two matches and are looking for their first points of the tournament.
What is a good score in Colombo?
Anything above about 155 could be match-winning on this surface, and close to 160 would be very hard to chase.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Ireland
- Paul Stirlingc
- Ross Adair
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tuckerwk
- Curtis Campher
- Benjamin Calitz
- George Dockrell
- Gareth Delany
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Matthew Humphreys
Oman
- Aamir Kaleem
- Jatinder Singhc
- Hammad Mirza
- Wasim Ali
- Mohammad Nadeem
- Jiten Ramanandi
- Vinayak Shuklawk
- Sufyan Mehmood
- Nadeem Khan
- Shah Faisal
- Jay Odedra