The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match number eight will feature Zimbabwe and Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Monday, February 9, starting at 3:00 PM IST. This match is significant for both teams as they aim to gain an early advantage in the tournament.
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
Zimbabwe is back in the T20 World Cup after missing the last tournament and is keen to make an impact. Under the leadership of Sikandar Raza, the team shows more stability compared to previous outings where they struggled in group stages. With a strong batting lineup and reliable all-rounders, their bowling has also improved.
Oman (OMN)
While Oman may lack the experience of some teams, their consistent qualification history is impressive. This marks their fourth T20 World Cup appearance in the last five tournaments, highlighting their progress. Led by Jatinder Singh, Oman plays an aggressive style and will look to challenge higher-ranked teams. They performed well in warm-ups and aim to carry that momentum forward.
ZIM vs OMN Match Details
| ZIM vs OMN T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Oman 8th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Monday, February 9; 2:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
ZIM vs OMN T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at Sinhalese Sports Club is generally balanced. Batters may score well early, but fast bowlers benefit from the new ball. As the game progresses, spinners also become influential. Recent matches suggest a target of around 150-160 could be challenging for the team chasing.
ZIM vs OMN T20 WC Weather Report
Colombo is expected to have cloudy weather with temperatures around 32°C. It should remain mostly dry, though there’s a 10% chance of rain, which could lead to brief interruptions. Humidity will be at 54%, with winds at 21 km/h.
ZIM vs OMN Head-to-Head Records
This will be the first match between these two teams.
ZIM vs OMN Probable XI
- Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
- Oman: Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Jatinder Singh (c), Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed.
Players To Watch Out For in the ZIM vs OMN Match
- Brian Bennett | ZIM: Brian Bennett is expected to be a key player for Zimbabwe. He has been in strong form and scores at a high strike rate, making him a threat at the top of the order.
- Sikandar Raza | ZIM: Raza has significant experience and can impact the game with both bat and ball. The conditions at SSC will support his bowling, and his ability to score quickly can help stabilize the team if needed.
- Aamir Kaleem | OMN: Aamir Kaleem is an important player for Oman. He can handle both spin and pace and play a central role in the innings. His performance will be crucial for Oman to set or chase a good total.
ZIM vs OMN Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last three T20 matches at this venue, the team winning the toss chose to bowl first twice and bat first once.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- Out of three T20I matches played here, teams batting first have won once, while chasing teams have won twice.
ZIM vs OMN Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: ZIM (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- OMN Total: 135-155
- Match Winner: Zimbabwe
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: OMN (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 35-40
- ZIM Total: 145-165
- Match Winner: Zimbabwe
Who will win today’s ZIM vs OMN T20 World Cup match?
Zimbabwe seems to have a stronger, more balanced squad, particularly in batting and all-round depth. Expect Zimbabwe to win this match and start their T20 World Cup 2026 journey positively.
