Ireland and Oman will face off in the 22nd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in a key Group B clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club. The match will be played on February 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST. Both sides are fighting to stay in the race for the semifinals after uneven starts to their campaigns.
Ireland and Oman haven’t won a single match in this World Cup; fans can expect an exciting contest both teams will look to register a win.
Ireland looks stronger on paper and has a better record against Oman. Still, Oman has the ability to surprise. Get the odds for the 22nd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Ireland vs Oman 22nd Match Odds
Ireland are considered favourites across most betting platforms due to their balanced squad and strong recent performances in this format. The odds are higher for the Oman match.
| Platform | Ireland Win Odds | Oman Win Odds | Toss Odds (Ireland) | Toss Odds (Oman) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.2 | 5.5 | 1.85 | 1.95 |
| Stake | 1.22 | 5.4 | 1.87 | 1.93 |
| 4RABET | 1.21 | 5.45 | 1.86 | 1.94 |
| BetVibe | 1.215 | 5.42 | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Ireland vs Oman 22nd Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IRE vs OMN, 22nd Match, Group B |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 14, Saturday |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
Ireland vs Oman Squads
Both Ireland and Oman have announced solid 15-player squads for this important World Cup match. Let’s have a look at the squad of both teams.
Oman Squad
Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Aamir Kaleem
Ireland Squad
Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Ross Adair, Benjamin Calitz, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Benjamin White
Pitch Report of Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
The Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, provides a balanced contest between bat and ball, though the pitch tends to slow down and offer more assistance to spinners.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The surface generally supports batters with true bounce early on. As the match progresses, it becomes slower and starts assisting spin bowlers more. |
| Batting Assistance | Top-order batters get favorable conditions at the beginning, making stroke play easier. The ball comes cleanly onto the bat, helping players time their shots well. |
| Bowling Assistance | Spin bowlers receive steady help throughout the game. Fast bowlers can be effective too, particularly in the powerplay overs. |
| Boundaries Dimensions | The ground follows typical international standards, with square boundaries on the shorter side. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | In T20 matches here, first-innings totals generally average close to 168 runs. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | Teams winning the toss usually prefer to chase. Dew often appears later in the match, influencing bowling conditions. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature will be 29°C. |
| Weather | There could be light rain during the match. |
| Precipitation | There is a 55% chance of rain, which could interrupt the match. |
| Humidity | Humidity level will be around 79%. |
| Wind | The wind speed of 16 km/h may assist fast bowlers. |
Ireland and Oman Head-to-Head in T20Is
Ireland and Oman have faced each other 7 times, with Ireland dominating the series 5 -2.
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| Ireland Won | 5 |
| Oman Won | 2 |
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Key Players to Watch
These six players may play a key role in deciding the result of this important Group B match.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Jatinder Singh (OMN) | 1611 runs in 74 matches at an average of 24.04. |
| Aamir Kaleem (OMN) | 729 runs and 48 wickets in 56 matches. |
| Jiten Ramanandi (OMN) | 17 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 7.34. |
| Paul Stirling (IRE) | 3,894 runs in 162 matches at an average of 26.31. |
| Mark Adair (IRE) | 140 wickets in 98 matches at an economy rate of 7.75. |
| Joshua Little (IRE) | 82 wickets in 76 matches at an economy rate of 7.63. |
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