ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Oman – Group Stage
Date: 9 February 2026
Day: Monday
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Time: 03:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe Probable XI:
Sikandar Raza (c),Brendon Taylor (wk), Brian Brennett, Tadiwanshe Murumani, Ryan Burl, Dion Mayers, Wellington Masakazada, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Clive madande, Tony munyonga
Oman Probable XI:
Jatinder Singh, Vinayak Shukla (c), Amir Kaleem , Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Mohhamad Nadeem, Jay Odedara, Ashish Odedara
Pitch Report
The surface at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo generally offers assistance to spinners, especially during the middle overs, while batters who spend time at the crease can score consistently. Afternoon matches often provide slightly slower conditions, making controlled batting and smart strike rotation important for setting competitive totals.
Weather Report
Weather conditions are expected to be warm and humid with temperatures around 27–29°C. Rain is unlikely, and clear conditions are expected for a full uninterrupted match.
Match Prediction
Zimbabwe appears slightly stronger on paper due to their experienced all-rounders and established international players. However, Oman has shown steady improvement in recent ICC tournaments and possesses a disciplined bowling unit capable of creating surprises. If Zimbabwe’s senior players deliver, they are likely to hold the advantage, though Oman can challenge with early wickets.
Zimbabwe – Key Players
Sikandar Raza: A proven match-winner with both bat and ball who often performs in crucial situations.
Brendan Taylor: Experienced middle-order batter capable of anchoring the innings.
Blessing Muzarabani: Tall fast bowler known for bounce and early breakthroughs.
Oman – Key Players
Jatindar Singh: Reliable top-order batter and captain who can stabilize the innings.
Nadeem Khan: Strike pacer capable of picking early wickets.
Jay Odedara: Experienced all-rounder who adds balance with bat and ball.