The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see the continuation of the tournament with a very important Group-stage match as IRE vs OMN will be the highlight of Match 22. Ireland and Oman will lock horns at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on February 14, with both teams eager to get their first win. Both teams have two losses each.
IRE vs OMN Match Details
Match: Ireland vs Oman, Match 22, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 11:00 AM (IST)
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club
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IRE vs OMN: Team Form & Tournament Standing
Ireland (IRE) – Searching for Momentum
Ireland have had a rough start to the T20 World Cup 2026, as they have lost two consecutive matches. At present, they are ranked fourth on the points table, and the Irish team has not yet registered a win.
Although Ireland have had a rough start to the tournament, they have more experience and a stronger squad than Oman. With so many experienced players in their lineup, they will be able to turn their luck around in this match between IRE vs OMN.
Oman (OMN) – Fighting to Stay Alive
Oman, led by Jatinder Singh, are also yet to open their account in two matches. Although their batting has looked promising, they have been inconsistent.
It is going to be a virtual knockout match for both teams.
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo – Pitch Report
The Sinhalese Sports Club has staged 10 T20 Internationals so far. The statistics indicate a strong advantage for the chasing side:
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Matches won batting first: 3
Matches won chasing: 6
The surface is likely to favor the spinners, particularly in the afternoon session. The teams that win the toss are expected to choose to bowl first, taking into consideration the fact that the chasing side has a strong record.
IRE vs OMN Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches Played: 7
Ireland Wins: 5
Oman Wins: 2
Tied/No Result: 0
First Meeting: September 12, 2007
Last Meeting: February 22, 2022
Ireland hold a clear edge historically, which could play a psychological role heading into this important IRE vs OMN encounter.
IRE vs OMN Predicted Playing XIs
Ireland Predicted XI
Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys
Oman Predicted XI
Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Jay Odedra
IRE vs OMN Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Mohammad Nadeem (OMN)
Mohammad Nadeem is one player who has been very important to Oman as a batter. He has also scored a half-century in one of his recent matches and is one of the most experienced players in the Oman side.
Probable Best Bowler: George Dockrell (IRE)
George Dockrell has consistently been one Ireland’s best players during this tournament. He took three wickets over two matches and his left-arm spin could play a key role on a surface favourable to slower bowlers. The result of the IRE vs OMN match may rely on how well he performs with the ball throughout his four-over spell.
IRE vs OMN Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Having in mind the advantage in one-on-one confrontations, overall team power, and experience in international events, Ireland are slight favorites in this encounter.
However, Oman should not be underestimated, especially if their opening batsmen get going and their spinners make the most of the conditions.
Prediction: Ireland to win a closely contested match.
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