Ireland will play Oman in their third match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Saturday, February 14. Both teams will be looking to secure their first win after losing their opening matches in the tournament.
Ireland
Ireland is eager to bounce back after losing their first two matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup. They fell to Sri Lanka in their opener and then lost to Australia by 67 runs. The pressure is on for them to perform better in their next match. In the last game against Australia, Ireland could only score 115 runs while chasing a target of 183. George Dockrell was the standout performer, scoring 41 runs off 29 balls. The batting lineup needs to improve in the upcoming match.
Oman
Oman had a tough start in the 2026 T20 World Cup, losing to Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in their first game, followed by a 105-run defeat against Sri Lanka. The team struggled with the bat again, scoring only 120 runs while trying to chase a target of 226. Mohammad Nadeem, making his tournament debut, scored an unbeaten 53 runs off 56 balls. The bowling performance was also subpar, with Jiten Ramanandi being the exception, taking two wickets during his spell.
IRE vs OMA Match Details
| IRE vs OMA T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | Ireland vs Oman 22nd T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Saturday, February 14; 11:00 a.m. IST |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Broadcasting and Live Streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
IRE vs OMA T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club is expected to favor batters, particularly in the early stages. Pacers could find some assistance with the new ball, while settled batsmen can score freely. Spinners may also find good turn as the match goes on.
IRE vs OMA T20 WC Weather Report
The weather in Colombo is anticipated to be warm and humid during the match, with a 10% chance of rain. Humidity levels are expected to be around 55-60%, and temperatures will range from 25-30 °C.
IRE vs OMA Head-to-Head Records
| IRE vs OMA head-to-head (in T20Is) | |
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Won by Ireland | 4 |
| Won by Oman | 2 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
IRE vs OMA Probable XI
- Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Mathew Humphreys.
- Oman: Aamir Kaleen, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Jay Odedra, Wasim Ali, Sufyan Mehmood, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Shah Faisal.
Key Players in the IRE vs OMA Match
- Harry Tector | IRE: Currently one of Ireland’s top batters, Tector has scored 1851 runs in 97 matches, including 8 half-centuries. He scored 40 runs in the opening game against Sri Lanka and is a key player to watch.
- Mohammad Nadeem | OMA: Nadeem has been a strong player for Oman, scoring 821 runs in 71 T20I matches, with 3 half-centuries. He scored an unbeaten 53 runs in the last match against Sri Lanka and is another player to keep an eye on.
IRE vs OMA Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last 5 T20 matches at this venue, the team winning the toss has chosen to bowl first in 4 instances, opting to bat first only once.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- In the 4 T20I matches played at this venue, both the batting first and fielding first teams have won 2 matches each.
IRE vs OMA Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: OMA (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- IRE Total: 150-160
- Match Winner: Ireland
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: IRE (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 35-42
- OMA Total: 140-150
- Match Winner: Ireland
Who Will Win Today’s IRE vs OMA T20 World Cup Match?
Ireland has won four out of their last five matches against Oman, demonstrating their strength in this matchup. They possess a stronger overall squad, which should give them an edge over the less experienced Oman team. Ireland’s batting lineup is more robust, and their bowling attack is balanced with good pace and spin options. Given Oman’s recent performance in the tournament, Ireland is favored to win this match.
