Ireland vs Oman
LIVE Match 22 • T20 World Cup 2026 • Colombo (SSC)
Probable XI & Team News
Ireland Update: The Irish are aiming for a Super 8 spot and this is a must-win game. Paul Stirling will lead an experienced batting lineup. Harry Tector's ability to play spin will be crucial at the SSC. Josh Little leads the pace attack.
Oman Update: Oman has shown resilience. Captain Aqib Ilyas is their key player with both bat and ball. Zeeshan Maqsood's left-arm spin will be very effective on this surface. They need their top order to fire to challenge Ireland.
- Paul Stirling (C)
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Lorcan Tucker (WK)
- Harry Tector
- Curtis Campher
- George Dockrell
- Gareth Delany
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Craig Young
- Joshua Little
- Kashyap Prajapati
- Jatinder Singh
- Aqib Ilyas (C)
- Zeeshan Maqsood
- Mohammad Nadeem
- Ayaan Khan
- Shoaib Khan
- Naseem Khushi (WK)
- Fayyaz Butt
- Kaleemullah
- Bilal Khan
Match Preview: Ireland vs Oman (Match 22)
The weekend action kicks off in Group B with Ireland vs Oman in Match 22 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo. Ireland will look to assert their dominance as a Full Member, while Oman hopes to cause an upset in conditions that suit them.
Pitch Report: SSC, Colombo
The SSC pitch is generally good for batting but offers assistance to spinners as the game progresses. In a day game (11 AM start), the track might be dry, aiding turn. A score of 160-170 is competitive.
Key Battles to Watch
- 🏏 Harry Tector vs Zeeshan Maqsood: Tector is excellent against spin, while Maqsood is Oman's best spinner. A key middle-overs battle.
- 🚀 Josh Little vs Jatinder Singh: Little's left-arm angle vs Jatinder's aggressive style. Expect early fireworks.
- 🌪️ Mark Adair vs Oman Lower Order: Adair's variations at the death could be crucial in restricting Oman.
FAQs: Ireland vs Oman Live
Q: What time does the IRE vs OMA match start?
A: The match starts at 11:00 AM IST on February 14, 2026.
Q: Where can I watch the match?
A: Watch live on the player above. In Ireland, check Sky Sports. In Oman, it will be on CricLife.
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: Ireland is the favorite, but Oman is dangerous in Asian conditions.
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