Oman will land in Sri Lanka to play in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This will be their consecutive appearance in the tournament, while overall being their fourth edition.
So, here’s Oman’s schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026, along with all details.
But before that…
How did Oman fare in the last edition?
Oman lost all four of their group fixtures, although they came pretty close to beating Namibia. They restricted Namibia to 109 for 6 to tie the game but eventually lost in the Super Over.
Hopefully, the Omani side will draw some inspiration from this game to stage a remarkable win this time around.
How did Oman qualify for this edition?
While Oman returned home empty-handed, their World Cup appearance guaranteed them a direct spot in the T20 World Cup Asia and EAP Regional Final 2025.
Oman were one of the nine teams that fought for three World Cup spots. They topped Group C before sealing the second spot in the Super Six to confirm their World Cup ticket.
When is Oman’s first match?
Oman will begin their campaign in Group B on February 9, 2026. They will take on Zimbabwe in their first fixture at Colombo (SSC) at 3 PM.
Where will Oman play their matches?
Ireland will shuttle between two venues in Sri Lanka for their group stage matches. They will play two matches in Colombo with the other two in Kandy.
Here are the venues for Ireland’s matches:
- Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
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What’s Ireland’s full T20 World Cup 2026 fixture?
After their first match, Oman will travel to Kandy for their next fixture against co-hosts Sri Lanka on February 12 at 11 AM. Up next will be Ireland, whom they will face on February 14 in Colombo (SSC) at 11 AM.
Oman will end their group stage with a clash against Australia on February 20 in Kandy at 7 PM. This will be their second fixture against the Aussies in this tournament. When these two met in the last edition, Australia handed Oman a 39-run loss.
Oman’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule (Group Stage):
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | Oman vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (SSC) | 3:00 PM |
| February 12, 2026 | Oman vs Sri Lanka | Kandy | 11:00 AM |
| February 14, 2026 | Oman vs Ireland | Colombo (SSC) | 11:00 AM |
| February 20, 2026 | Australia vs Oman | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
Team-wise T20 WC 2026 Schedule
Team India Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Team Australia Schedule: Venues, Squad
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What are Oman’s key fixtures?
While Oman may not prove to be a challenge against Sri Lanka and Australia, they could potentially have a tight game against Ireland.
The last time Oman faced Ireland in the 2016 edition, they pulled off a two-wicket victory. So, Oman will look to repeat another such win.
Who could Oman play in the Super Eight if they qualify?
Oman’s chances of qualifying for the Super Eight stage look slim. But if they do, here’s how their schedule could look based on a couple of scenarios and pre-assigned seedings.
If Oman top Group B, they will be seeded X2:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | X2 (Oman) vs X3 (West Indies) | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 26, 2026 | X1 (India) vs X2 (Oman) | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| March 1, 2026 | X2 (Oman) vs X4 (South Africa) | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
If Oman finish at No. 2 in Group B, they will be seeded Y4:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2026 | Y1 (England) vs Y4 (Oman) | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| February 25, 2026 | Y2 (New Zealand) vs Y4 (Oman) | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| February 28, 2026 | Y3 (Pakistan) vs Y4 (Oman) | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
What’s Oman’s squad like?
Jatinder Singh will lead Oman in the T20 World Cup for the first time. He will also have a big responsibility of leading with the bat, along with Vinayak Shukla, Karan Sonavale, and Wasim Ali.
They have two experienced all-rounders in Mohammad Nadeem and Jay Odedra. Sufyan Mehmood will spearhead the pace attack, along with Jiten Ramanandi, Shah Faisal, and Shafiq Jan. Shakeel Ahmed, meanwhile, will lead the spin attack.
Oman’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Aamir Kaleem.
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