On February 14, 2026, at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Ireland showcased their strength in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. In the 22nd match of Group B, Ireland secured a convincing 96-run victory over Oman. Captain Lorcan Tucker delivered a standout performance that dashed Oman’s hopes in the tournament.
Lorcan Tucker’s commanding innings leads Ireland to a record score
Choosing to bat first, Ireland started strong despite losing Tim Tector in the opening over to Shakeel Ahmed. The Irish middle order remained resilient, and when Tucker came to the crease, the game shifted dramatically against the Omani bowlers.
Tucker played a remarkable innings, finishing unbeaten on 94 runs from 51 balls. His batting was a fine example of T20 skills, featuring eight fours and four sixes, with a strike rate of 184.31. The match turned during two crucial partnerships. First, a quick 101-run stand with Gareth Delany, who scored 56 off 30 balls, put Oman’s bowling attack under pressure. After Delany’s dismissal in the 17th over, George Dockrell came in and scored 35 runs off just 9 balls. This late surge helped Ireland reach a massive total of 235/5, the highest in the tournament, leaving Oman needing 11.8 runs per over to win. Tucker was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
