Oman is facing multiple issues that need addressing quickly. Their bowling has been poor, especially against Sri Lanka, who scored a significant 225 runs. The batting hasn’t been much better, with scores of just 103 all out and 120 for 9 in their two matches. They have struggled with partnerships and controlling the opposition’s scoring.
Ireland, meanwhile, has shown competitiveness in both batting and bowling but has suffered from poor fielding. They have dropped nine catches in two matches, which has been costly. Adding to their challenges, captain Paul Stirling is out for the tournament due to a knee injury, leaving the team without a key leader.
IRE vs OMA, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 14 (Saturday); 11:00 am IST / 5:30 am GMT
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
IRE vs OMA, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 6 | Ireland won: 4 | Oman won: 2
Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo typically provides an even contest that changes as the match progresses. Initially, batters enjoy consistent bounce and a fast outfield, ideal for scoring quickly in the powerplay. As the game continues, the surface slows down, making spin bowlers more effective. This challenges batters during the middle and death overs, as timing becomes trickier.
Historically at this venue, while teams often prefer to chase, achieving a first-innings total of about 170 or more can be tough as the pitch deteriorates.
Squads
Oman: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Mohammad Nadeem, Wasim Ali, Vinayak Shukla (w), Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shah Faisal, Jay Odedra, Shakeel Ahmed, Karan Sonavale, Ashish Odedara, Shafiq Jan
Ireland: Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c & wk), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Tim Tector, Joshua Little, Benjamin White, Craig Young, Sam Topping
IRE vs OMA, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Ireland wins the toss and bats first
- Ireland’s powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Ireland’s total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Oman wins the toss and bats first
- Oman’s powerplay score: 30-40 (6 overs)
- Oman’s total score: 130-140
Match result: Ireland is expected to win the contest
