The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo hosts a battle of bruised pride as Ireland and Oman collide in a Group B dead rubber that neither envisioned when the tournament began. Both sides arrive winless, mathematically eliminated from Super 8 contention, and searching desperately for a consolation victory. Ireland have suffered heavy defeats to Sri Lanka and Australia, their campaign unravelling amid captain Paul Stirling’s calf injury and batting collapses.
Oman’s tournament has been even more brutal, consecutive hammerings by Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, conceding 225/5 before being skittled for 120. This is now a contest about professional pride, net run rate damage control, and the simple desire to leave the World Cup with a win. History favors Ireland, who hold a 4-2 head-to-head advantage and are on a three-match unbeaten run against Oman. But in this emotionally charged “nothing-to-lose” scenario, form guides can be dangerously misleading.
Ireland vs Oman Win Probability
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IRE vs OMA, Group B T20 World Cup 2026 22nd Match Details
| Match | ICC T20 World Cup 2026, 22nd Match, Group B |
| Date | Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
IRE vs OMA Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Ireland
Ireland’s tournament has been a disaster (L, L, W, W, L), with two heavy defeats. Their key strength remains Harry Tector (299 runs in last 10 T20Is), who has been a lone beacon of consistency. The bowling attack has shown flashes; Mark Adair took 2/44 against Australia—but discipline has been an issue. The psychological blow of captain Paul Stirling’s calf injury (likely ruled out for the remainder) cannot be overstated. Their realistic objective is to send their senior players home with a victory.
Oman
Oman’s form is equally grim (L, L, W, L, W), with two tournament losses by heavy margins. Their key strength is individual resilience. Mohammad Nadeem’s unbeaten 53 against Sri Lanka was a fighting knock under pressure. Vinayak Shukla (201 runs in last 8 T20Is) provides stability. The bowling attack has Jiten Ramanandi (2 wickets vs SL) and Sufyan Mehmood, but they were taken for 11+ runs per over in the last outing. Their realistic objective is to finally fire collectively and avoid a winless campaign.
IRE vs OMA Probable Playing XI
Ireland Probable XI- Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys.
Oman Probable 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 OMA Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Total Match Played | 07 |
| IRE Won | 05 |
| OMA Won | 02 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
IRE vs OMA Pitch Report
The SSC Colombo pitch has been a bowler-friendly surface in this World Cup. The average first-innings score is just 147, with no team managing 150+ in day games. The surface offers early swing for seamers and allows spinners to dictate tempo in the middle overs. A score of 160 is genuinely match-winning. Ireland would target 150-170 batting first; Oman’s ceiling appears 120-130 based on current form.
IRE vs OMA Weather Report
Conditions will be overcast with light rain likely throughout the day. Temperatures will reach 29°C with humidity at 79%. There is a genuine threat of interruptions, with damp conditions potentially aiding swing bowlers early. The match may be impacted by persistent light showers.
IRE vs OMA Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first. Teams bowling first have won two of the three matches at this venue in the World Cup. The surface initially favors bowlers (morning game) and gets better for batting as the match progresses. Ireland are predicted to win the toss and insert Oman.
IRE vs OMA Match Prediction
This is a contest between two shattered units, but Ireland possess superior individual quality and historical dominance over this opponent. Harry Tector is a genuine class act, and George Dockrell’s counter-attacking 41 against Australia showed there is fight left in this Irish camp. Oman’s bowling attack was dismantled for 225/5 by Sri Lanka—Ireland’s batters, while out of form, are not that caliber of opposition.
The absence of Paul Stirling is a significant blow to Ireland’s top order, but it also removes uncertainty. Tim Tector gets an opportunity, and the middle order remains intact. Oman’s only realistic path to victory is through their spinners strangling Ireland on a helpful surface and Mohammad Nadeem anchoring another unlikely chase.
However, Ireland’s superior head-to-head record, greater experience in these conditions, and deeper batting lineup should prove decisive. Expect a low-scoring, spin-dominated contest where Ireland’s class eventually overcomes Oman’s resilience.
IRE vs OMA Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker, Vinayak Shukla
- Batters: Harry Tector, Ross Adair, Mohammad Nadeem
- All-rounders: George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Sufyan Mehmood
- Bowlers: Matthew Humphreys, Jiten Ramanandi, Barry McCarthy
Captain (C) Pick: Harry Tector, Mark Adair.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick: Mohammad Nadeem, George Dockrell
