ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Oman – Group B
Date: 12 February 2026
Day: Thursday
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 11:00 AM (Local) / 05:30 AM GMT
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Probable XI
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Kushal Perara
Oman Probable XI
Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla (wk), Amir Kaleem , Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Mohhamad Nadeem, Jay Odedara, Ashish Odedara
Pitch Report
The Pallekele surface generally offers good bounce and carry early on, helping fast bowlers during the powerplay. As the match progresses, spinners often come into play, making middle-overs batting slightly challenging. Scores around 160–170 are considered competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Pallekele is expected to witness warm and humid conditions with temperatures around 26–29°C. There is only a minimal chance of rain, so a full match is likely.
Match Prediction
Sri Lanka enters the contest as clear favorites due to their experienced batting lineup and strong spin attack. Oman will aim to challenge with disciplined bowling and early breakthroughs, but Sri Lanka’s overall squad depth gives them the advantage heading into the match.
Key Players
Sri Lanka
- Wanindu Hasaranga: Match-winning all-rounder with wicket-taking leg spin.
- Pathum Nissanka: Reliable opener capable of building long innings.
- Maheesh Theekshana: Mystery spinner effective in middle overs.
Oman
- Jatindar Singh: Experienced captain and top-order batter.
- Nadeem Khan: Strike pacer known for early wickets.
- Jay Odedara: Useful all-rounder contributing in both departments.