Sri Lanka will take on Oman in their second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 12. After an impressive win against Ireland in their first game, Sri Lanka aims for another victory, while Oman seeks their first win of the tournament.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka looks to keep their winning streak alive. They won their opener against Ireland by 20 runs, scoring 163 runs while bowling out Ireland for 143. Kusal Mendis was the standout player, scoring an unbeaten 56 runs from 43 balls, while Kamindu Mendis contributed 44 runs off 19 balls. The bowlers also played a key role, with Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga each taking three wickets.
Oman
Oman’s opening match in the World Cup did not go well, as they lost to Zimbabwe by 8 wickets. Batting first, Oman only managed to score 103 runs. Zimbabwe chased down the target quickly in 13.3 overs. Oman’s top order struggled, and they will look to improve in this next match. Vinayak Shukla scored 28 runs, and Sufyan Mahmood added 25 runs. Sufian Mahmud was their best bowler, taking two wickets for just 12 runs.
SL vs OMA Match Details
| SL vs OMA T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Oman 16th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Thursday, February 12; 11:00 a.m. IST |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
SL vs OMA T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced, assisting both pace bowlers and batsmen. Early on, batsmen can score runs with the new ball, but the pitch tends to slow down as the match goes on. Batting under lights can be challenging; the average first innings score at this venue is around 175.
SL vs OMA T20 WC Weather Report
The weather in Pallekele is expected to be partly cloudy and humid, with a 10% chance of rain. Conditions will be warm due to the tropical climate, with humidity levels around 55-60%. The maximum temperature is anticipated to be between 25-30 °C.
SL vs OMA Head-to-Head Records
- This will be the first encounter between these two teams.
SL vs OMA Probable XI
- Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera.
- Oman: Aamir Kaleen, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Sufyan Mehmood, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Shah Faisal.
Players To Watch Out For in the SL vs OMA Match
- Kusal Mendis | SL: The Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman has been in excellent form. He was the top performer against Ireland, scoring an unbeaten 56 runs. He can play aggressively when needed, making him a key player for this match.
- Jatinder Singh | OMA: As the leading batter for Oman, Jatinder has scored 1610 runs in 73 T20I matches, including 9 half-centuries. He tends to settle in well and is a player to watch in this game.
SL vs OMA Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last three T20I matches at this venue, the team winning the toss opted to bowl first once and batted first in two matches.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- Out of 30 T20I matches played here, teams batting first have won 14, while teams bowling first have won 12.
SL vs OMA Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: SL (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 42-50
- SL Total: 160-170
- Match Winner: Sri Lanka
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: OMA (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 42-45
- OMA Total: 140-150
- Match Winner: Sri Lanka
Who will win today’s SL vs OMA T20 World Cup match?
Sri Lanka started the tournament strong with a win over Ireland and will aim to carry that confidence forward. Facing a less experienced team like Oman, Sri Lanka is expected to have the upper hand and likely secure another victory. Oman, meanwhile, still needs to build experience against stronger teams and improve their performance.
