ZIM vs OMN head-to-head records in T20I
Zimbabwe and Oman have never faced each other in an ICC T20 World Cup, nor have they played T20 matches outside this event.
Pitch Report
The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch is one of the few batting-friendly surfaces in Sri Lanka. It provides limited help for spinners, while fast bowlers usually find more success here. Zimbabwe aims to set a tough target with their batting before Oman begins their opening game.
ZIM vs OMN Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch: Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza is set to be a crucial player for Zimbabwe against Oman. With experience, Raza has scored 2883 runs in 122 T20I innings, with a highest score of 133. He averages 25.74 and has a strike rate of 135.28, making him a player who can change the game in Zimbabwe’s favor.
Key bowler to watch: Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava will be a key bowling figure for Zimbabwe in this match. He has taken 108 wickets in 88 T20I innings, with best figures of 4/16, averaging 21.38 and having an economy rate of 7.30. His precise bowling and ability to take key wickets will be crucial for Zimbabwe’s success.
ZIM vs OMN Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Zimbabwe enters the match as the more experienced team, but Oman recently displayed their potential by defeating Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in a warm-up game. This victory boosts Oman’s confidence as they aim for a repeat performance. While Zimbabwe has depth and experience on their side, Oman’s recent win suggests this could be a competitive match. Zimbabwe is favored to win, but Oman will aim to keep it close.
ZIM vs OMN Probable XIs
Oman: Jatinder Singh (c), Mohammad Nadeem, Hammad Mirza, Aamir Kaleem, Wasim Ali, Sufyan Mehmood, Karan Sonavale, Vinayak Shukla, Jiten Ramanandi, Shakeel Ahmad, Faisal Shah.
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Bradley Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Sikandar Raza (c), Brendan Taylor, Richard Ngarava, Tony Munyonga/Blessing Muzarabani.
