The IRE vs OMAN ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues with an exciting clash between Ireland (IRE) and Oman (OMA). This is the 22nd match of the tournament, scheduled for February 14, 2026, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Match Background
Ireland’s experience so far:
- Have lost their first two matches against tough opponents (Sri Lanka and Australia).
- Need to win their first match to remain in Group B.
- Are led by Paul Stirling, with other important players such as Joshua Little and Harry Tector.
Oman’s experience so far:
- Have also lost their first two matches in the tournament (Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe).
- Captain Jatinder Singh is optimistic that he can lead a turn-around.
- Oman has beaten Ireland twice in their previous T20 encounters, proving that they are capable of pulling off a surprise.
Why This Match Matters
- Both teams have not won a single match so far, and this is a must-win match for both of them.
- The winning team will still have hopes of moving ahead in the group stage matches.
- The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch is known to support balanced cricket, where both batting and bowling will have chances.
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Role | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Paul Stirling | Batter | Experienced opener, can set the tone |
| Ireland | Joshua Little | Bowler | Left-arm pace, wicket-taking ability |
| Oman | Jatinder Singh | Batter | Captain, key run-scorer |
| Oman | Aamir Kaleem | All-rounder | Provides balance with bat and ball |
IRE vs OMAN T20 World Cup 2026 Squads
Here’s the full IRE vs OMAN T20 World Cup 2026 T20 World Cup 2026 (Match 22, Group B) in a clear table format:
Ireland Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Stirling (c) | Batting allrounder |
| Mark Adair | Bowling allrounder |
| Ross Adair | Top-order batter |
| Ben Calitz | Middle-order batter |
| Curtis Campher | Allrounder |
| Gareth Delany | Batting allrounder |
| George Dockrell | Allrounder |
| Matthew Humphreys | Bowler |
| Josh Little | Bowler |
| Barry McCarthy | Bowler |
| Harry Tector | Middle-order batter |
| Tim Tector | Top-order batter |
Oman Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Jatinder Singh (c) | Batter |
| Hammad Mirza | Wicketkeeper batter |
| Hassnain Shah | Bowler |
| Jay Odedra | Bowling allrounder |
| Mohammad Nadeem | Allrounder |
| Nadeem Khan | Allrounder |
| Ashish Odedara | Batter |
| Jiten Ramanandi | Bowler |
| Shafiq Jan | Bowler |
| Shah Faisal | Bowler |
| Shakeel Ahmed | Bowler |
| Vinayak Shukla | Wicketkeeper batter |
Simple Takeaway
This is a match of survival in the tournament. Ireland will bank on their experience, while Oman will hope to play fearless cricket. It will be a tight contest, as both teams are in dire need of their first victory.
