ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 22: Ireland vs Oman
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ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 22: Ireland vs Oman
In a high-stakes Group B survival battle, Ireland and Oman face off in Match 22 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Taking place at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, this fixture is a "must-win" for both nations. Following two consecutive losses to heavyweights Australia and Sri Lanka, Ireland finds themselves in a corner, while Oman is fighting to keep their tournament dreams alive after a crushing defeat to the co-hosts. You can catch every ball of this tactical showdown live on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Head-to-Head: The Irish Dominance Ireland has historically held the upper hand in this match-up, winning five of their seven T20I encounters. However, Oman's giant-killer reputation in ICC events makes them a dangerous opponent when their backs are against the wall.
Feb 14, 2026: Their first tournament meeting since 2016.
Feb 22, 2022: Ireland won by 9 wickets (Chased 138 in 17.1 overs).
Oct 2019: Ireland won by 35 runs.
March 9, 2016 (T20 WC): Oman won by 2 wickets (Their most famous victory over the Irish).
Team Form & Recent Results Ireland (L-L-W-W-W) The "Men in Green" are searching for their first points of the campaign. Despite competitive showings against Australia and Sri Lanka, their middle order has struggled to finish games in the Colombo heat.
Last Match: Lost to Australia by 67 runs (Feb 11, 2026).
Match 1: Lost to Sri Lanka by 20 runs (Feb 8, 2026).
Series: Swept Italy 3-0 and UAE 2-0 in January 2026.
Oman (L-L-L-W-L) The Jatinder Singh-led side has had a difficult start to the World Cup. After being restricted to just 103 against Zimbabwe, they were dismantled by a rampant Sri Lankan batting order in their previous outing.
Last Match: Lost to Sri Lanka by 105 runs (Feb 12, 2026).
Match 8: Lost to Zimbabwe by 8 wickets (Feb 9, 2026).
Warm-up: Defeated Zimbabwe by 3 wickets (Feb 5, 2026).
Players in Focus Paul Stirling (Ireland): The veteran skipper is the linchpin. On a balanced SSC track, his ability to dominate the powerplay is vital to setting a platform for Ireland's aggressive middle order.
Jatinder Singh (Oman): The captain and batting mainstay. With Oman's top order failing to fire in the first two games, Jatinder's experience will be key to weathering the early new-ball burst from Mark Adair.
Harry Tector (Ireland): Currently Ireland's most consistent batter. His composed 40 against Sri Lanka showed he has the technique to handle the turning ball in the middle overs.
Aamir Kaleem (Oman): The all-rounder is Oman's most potent tactical weapon. His left-arm spin will be crucial on a pitch that traditionally slows down as the game progresses.