The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches are entering their final phase, with teams getting one last chance to fine-tune combinations before the main tournament begins. Match 11 will see Zimbabwe take on Oman in Colombo, with both teams coming into this clash after winning their opening warm-up games.
This will be the first-ever T20 meeting between Zimbabwe and Oman, making it an exciting contest as both sides look to carry momentum into the World Cup.
ZIM vs OMN Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches |
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Oman – Match 11 |
| Date | Thursday, 5 February 2026 |
| Time | 01:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
Match Preview
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe started their warm-up campaign on a positive note with a 29-run win over the Netherlands. Despite an early loss of Brian Bennett, the middle order stepped up well. Ryan Burl played a match-winning knock, while Richard Ngarava was outstanding with the ball.
Zimbabwe have a balanced squad with experienced all-rounders and a strong pace-spin combination suited for Colombo conditions.
Key Strengths
- Experienced batting unit
- Multiple spin options
- Proven match-winners like Sikandar Raza
Key Concerns
- Top-order consistency
- Rain interruptions affecting rhythm
Oman
Oman also impressed in their first warm-up game by defeating Sri Lanka A in a low-scoring thriller at the same venue. Aamir Kaleem’s brilliant 80 off 47 balls showed Oman’s ability to adapt quickly to slow conditions.
They have a solid spin attack and already possess experience of playing at Sinhalese Sports Club, which could be a key advantage.
Key Strengths
- Familiarity with conditions
- Spin-heavy bowling unit
- Strong all-round performances
Key Concerns
- Lack of experience against top teams
- Pressure handling in longer games
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 0 |
| Oman | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
First-ever T20 meeting
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | L, W, L, L, W |
| Oman | W, L, W, L, W |
Weather & Pitch Report – Colombo
Weather
- Temperature: 29–31°C
- Humidity: 60–70%
- Rain: 40% chance (possible interruptions)
Pitch
- Slow and low surface
- Spinners get good assistance
- Batting first can be tricky
- Chasing teams usually have an advantage
Sinhalese Sports Club – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 9 |
| Bat First Wins | 3 |
| Bat Second Wins | 5 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 118 |
| Highest Score | 176/3 |
| Lowest Score | 100/10 |
Predicted Playing XI
Zimbabwe
- Brian Bennett
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Dion Myers
- Sikandar Raza (c)
- Ryan Burl
- Clive Madande
- Tashinga Musekiwa
- Brad Evans
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Wellington Masakadza
- Richard Ngarava
Oman
- Aamir Kaleem
- Hammad Mirza
- Wasim Ali
- Karan Sonavale
- Mohammad Nadeem
- Vinayak Shukla (wk)
- Jiten Ramanandi
- Jatinder Singh (c)
- Jay Odedra
- Shakeel Ahmed
- Sufyan Mehmood
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ryan Burl
- Jatinder Singh
- Vinayak Shukla
- Sikandar Raza
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Sikandar Raza
- Mohammad Nadeem
- Hammad Mirza
- Brian Bennett
ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams are coming into this match with confidence after winning their opening warm-up games. Oman already have experience playing at this venue and possess a strong spin attack that can be effective on this slow surface.
Zimbabwe, however, have more international experience and a stronger batting core. Their all-round depth and bowling variety give them an edge, especially in pressure situations.
Rain could influence the match, making the toss crucial. If Zimbabwe manage the conditions well, they should be able to control the game.
Predicted Winner: Zimbabwe
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | No injury updates |
| Oman | No injury updates |
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