Ireland vs Oman – Match 22 Preview | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The caravan of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 moves to Colombo for a crucial Group B clash between Ireland and Oman. With both teams yet to open their account, this encounter is effectively a must-win fixture to keep Super Eight qualification hopes alive.
Match Details
- Match: Ireland vs Oman – Match 22
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: 14 February 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM Local (05:30 GMT)
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Tournament
Ireland have endured a challenging start, struggling to put together a complete performance. Their batting unit has lacked consistency, and early wickets have repeatedly put pressure on the middle order.
Oman, on the other hand, are looking to recover from heavy defeats. Their batting lineup has yet to find rhythm, failing to post competitive totals in previous outings.
Head-to-Head Record (T20)
- Ireland Wins: 4
- Oman Wins: 2
- T20 World Cup Meetings: Oman lead 1-0
Oman famously defeated Ireland in a previous T20 World Cup clash, proving they are capable of delivering under pressure.
Pitch Report – SSC Colombo
The surface at SSC generally offers balanced conditions. Morning matches may assist seamers early on due to slight moisture. As the game progresses, spinners tend to play a significant role, especially during middle overs.
- Early seam movement possible
- Spin-friendly middle overs
- Batting first slightly advantageous
Key Players to Watch
Ireland
- Harry Tector – Reliable middle-order batter
- Mark Adair – Strike bowler and handy lower-order hitter
- Curtis Campher – All-round impact player
- Josh Little – Left-arm pace threat
Oman
- Jatinder Singh – Experienced top-order batter
- Aamir Kaleem – All-round spin option
- Jay Odedra – Key spinner
- Mohammad Nadeem – Middle-order stability
Fantasy Cricket Tips – IRE vs OMA
Captain Options
- Harry Tector
- Mark Adair
- Jatinder Singh
Vice-Captain Options
- Curtis Campher
- Aamir Kaleem
- Josh Little
Differential Picks
- Jay Odedra (if pitch assists spin)
- Gareth Delany
Probable Playing XIs
Ireland
Lorcan Tucker (wk & c), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Ben White, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys
Oman
Jatinder Singh (c), Kashyap Prajapati, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem, Wasim Ali, Hammad Mirza (wk), Jay Odedra, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Bilal Khan, Fayyaz Butt
Match Prediction
Ireland hold a slight advantage due to experience and squad depth. However, Oman have previously demonstrated their ability to cause upsets. If Oman’s spinners control the middle overs, the contest could swing dramatically.
What’s at Stake?
- First points of the tournament
- Improved Net Run Rate
- Qualification survival
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ireland vs Oman Match 22?
The match will take place on 14 February 2026 at 11:00 AM local time.
Where is the match being played?
At the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.
Who are the top fantasy picks?
Harry Tector, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem are strong fantasy options.
Who has better head-to-head record?
Ireland lead 4-2 in overall T20Is, but Oman won their previous T20 World Cup meeting.