The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues with Match 8, where Zimbabwe will take on Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. Both teams will begin their campaign with this game in Group B.
Interestingly, these two sides recently faced each other in a warm-up match at the same venue, where Oman pulled off a narrow win. Zimbabwe will now look to bounce back with a stronger performance.
ZIM vs OMN Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Oman – Match 8 |
| Date | Monday, 9 February 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
Match Preview
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe have an experienced squad led by Sikandar Raza, who is expected to return after missing the warm-up match. Their batting depends heavily on key players like Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, and Raza.
The bowling unit has good variety with pace and spin options, which can be effective on slow Colombo pitches.
Key Strengths
- Experienced international players
- Strong all-rounders
- Good spin options for slow conditions
Key Concerns
- Over-dependence on key batters
- Inconsistent recent form
Oman
Oman come into this match with confidence after defeating Zimbabwe in the warm-up game. Their team has several utility players who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Players like Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh, and Mohammad Nadeem will be crucial if Oman want to challenge Zimbabwe again.
Key Strengths
- Good recent form
- Balanced squad with all-rounders
- Confidence from warm-up win
Key Concerns
- Limited experience at big tournaments
- Batting depth under pressure
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 0 |
| Oman | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | L, L, W, L, L |
| Oman | W, W, L, W, W |
Weather & Pitch Report – Colombo
Weather
- Temperature: 28–30°C
- Humidity: 50–55%
- Rain: 10% chance
Pitch
- Slow and bowling-friendly surface
- Spinners expected to play a key role
- Low to medium scoring match likely
- Chasing teams have an advantage
Sinhalese Sports Club – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 10 |
| Bat First Wins | 3 |
| Bat Second Wins | 6 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 121 |
| Highest Score | 176/3 |
| Lowest Score | 148/7 |
Predicted Playing XI
Zimbabwe
- Brian Bennett
- Brendan Taylor
- Dion Myers
- Ryan Burl
- Sikandar Raza (c)
- Clive Madande (wk)
- Graeme Cremer
- Brad Evans
- Wellington Masakadza
- Richard Ngarava
- Tinotenda Maposa
Oman
- Aamir Kaleem
- Jatinder Singh
- Hammad Mirza
- Wasim Ali
- Karan Sonavale
- Jiten Ramanandi
- Mohammad Nadeem
- Vinayak Shukla (c & wk)
- Shah Faisal
- Sufyan Mehmood
- Jay Odedra
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Aamir Kaleem
- Brian Bennett
- Jatinder Singh
- Blessing Muzarabani
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Sikandar Raza
- Mohammad Nadeem
- Ryan Burl
- Hammad Ali Shah
ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
The pitch at Sinhalese Sports Club is expected to be slow, which will bring bowlers and all-rounders into play. Both teams rely heavily on a few key players, making early wickets crucial.
Oman will be confident after their warm-up win, but Zimbabwe’s experience at the international level gives them a slight advantage. If their key players perform, Zimbabwe 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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