Sri Lanka vs Oman
LIVE Match 16 • T20 World Cup 2026 • Pallekele
Probable XI & Team News
Sri Lanka Update: The hosts will look to put on a dominant show in front of the Kandy crowd. Wanindu Hasaranga's spin wizardry will be the main threat. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will aim to provide a blistering start in the powerplay.
Oman Update: The Associate nation faces a tough challenge against the co-hosts. Captain Aqib Ilyas will rely on his experienced spinners, Zeeshan Maqsood and Ayaan Khan, to slow down the scoring rate. Their fielding needs to be sharp to create pressure.
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (WK)
- Kusal Perera
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Wanindu Hasaranga (C)
- Dasun Shanaka
- Dunith Wellalage
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Dilshan Madushanka
- 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: Sri Lanka vs Oman (Match 16)
Group B action heads to the hills as Sri Lanka takes on Oman in Match 16 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the picturesque Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka will be heavy favorites at home, but Oman has the talent to frustrate them if the pitch assists spin.
Pitch Report: Pallekele
The Pallekele surface usually has good bounce and carry for the pacers initially, especially under cloud cover. However, being a day game, it might slow down later, bringing spinners into play. A score of 160-170 is generally par here.
Key Battles to Watch
- 🌪️ Wanindu Hasaranga vs Oman Middle Order: Hasaranga is lethal in home conditions. Can Oman's batters pick his googly?
- 🚀 Dilshan Madushanka vs Jatinder Singh: Left-arm swing against an aggressive opener. Expect early fireworks.
- 🏏 Bilal Khan vs Kusal Mendis: Bilal's yorkers are his strength. Mendis needs to be wary of the full ball early in his innings.
FAQs: Sri Lanka vs Oman Live
Q: What time does the SL vs OMA match start?
A: The match begins at 11:00 AM IST / 11:00 AM Local Time on February 12, 2026.
Q: Where can I watch the match live?
A: Watch the live stream on the player above. In Sri Lanka, the match will be live on MTV and Sirasa TV.
Q: What is the weather forecast for Kandy?
A: There is a chance of afternoon showers in Pallekele, which might interrupt play. However, the ground has excellent drainage.
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