Ireland will take on Oman in Match 22 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on February 14 at 11:00 AM IST at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
This is a crucial match for both teams as they are close to elimination. A loss here could almost end their chances of qualifying from Group B.
IRE vs OMN Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Ireland vs Oman, Match 22 |
| Date | February 14, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
Match Preview
Ireland
Ireland have had a difficult start to the tournament. They lost their opening games against Sri Lanka and Australia. The biggest concern for them has been their batting performance.
In two matches, no Irish batter has scored a half-century, and the highest individual score has been just 41. Players like Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, and Lorcan Tucker need to deliver in this must-win game.
Key Players
- Harry Tector
- Curtis Campher
- George Dockrell
- Mark Adair
Oman
Oman’s performance has been even more disappointing. They suffered heavy defeats against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Their batting has struggled badly, posting totals of only 103 and 120 in two games.
Their bowlers have also failed to control the run flow. Oman will need a strong all-round performance to challenge Ireland.
Key Players
- Jatinder Singh
- Aamir Kaleem
- Wasim Ali
- Sufyan Mehmood
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4 |
| Oman | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Ireland have a slight edge in head-to-head encounters.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Ireland | L, W, L, L, L |
| Oman | L, W, W, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
- Temperature: 25–27°C
- Humidity: 70–80%
- Rain Chance: 20%
There is a slight chance of rain, which could impact the game.
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners expected to get assistance
- Average first innings score: 120–130
Chasing Record: Average (42%)
Sinhalese Sports Club T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 12 |
| Bat First Wins | 4 |
| Bat Second Wins | 7 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 125 |
| Highest Score | 190/9 |
| Lowest Score | 100 |
Predicted Playing XI
Ireland
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Ross Adair
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (wk)
- Curtis Campher
- Benjamin Calitz
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Matthew Humphreys
Oman
- Aamir Kaleem
- Jatinder Singh (c)
- Hammad Mirza
- Mohammad Nadeem
- Wasim Ali
- Vinayak Shukla (wk)
- Jiten Ramanandi
- Nadeem Khan
- Sufyan Mehmood
- Shah Faisal
- Jay Odedra
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- George Dockrell
- Sufyan Mehmood
- Wasim Ali
- Gareth Delany
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Harry Tector
- Ross Adair
- Jatinder Singh
- Mohammad Nadeem
IRE vs OMN Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams are struggling with form, but Ireland have more experience in ICC tournaments and a stronger bowling unit. Oman’s batting has looked weak in both matches, which could be a major problem again.
If Ireland’s top order performs, they should be able to control the game. Considering team experience, overall balance, and recent performances, Ireland are favorites to win this match.
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Ireland | No injury updates |
| Oman | No injury updates |
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