Published on: Feb 8, 2026 3:12 pm IST | Updated on: Feb 6, 2026 1:57 pm IST
As the exciting action of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 continues, we head into match 8 of the tournament. The Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo will be hosting Zimbabwe and Oman in the next Group B game. Zimbabwe will enter as the favorites against this associate nation, but after what Oman did to Zimbabwe in the warm-up game (defeating Zimbabwe by 4 wickets), it won’t be an easy road for the African side. Expect a thrilling game in Sri Lanka’s capital. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 8th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
This is going to be the first-ever meeting between Zimbabwe and Oman in any form of international cricket. On paper, Zimbabwe looks like a formidable unit against Oman, but as the nature of these ICC events suggests, associates often spring surprises. Can Oman do the same against Zimbabwe? That will be seen later, but for now, Zimbabwe starts as the favorite with the win probability meter favoring them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 8th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
ZIM: 58% win chance OMA: 42% win chance
The young Zimbabwean batter has been thoroughly impressive in recent times. In his last 10 T20I outings, Brian has scored 405 runs at a brilliant strike-rate of 132.14.
The Zimbabwean skipper will be a key player with both bat and ball. His all-round skills will be crucial in this World Cup. Talking about his recent numbers, Raza has scored 259 runs from his last 10 innings.
The wicket-keeper batter will be a key player up the order for Oman. Mirza has scored 208 runs in his last 10 matches.
The veteran Zimbabwean batter is probably playing his last T20 World Cup and will look to make it memorable. Over the years, Brendan has been Zimbabwe's most dependable batter and having returned after a ban, he will look to make the most of this opportunity.
Check out our prediction for the ZIM vs OMA 8th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
The 6th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo pits co-hosts and 2014 champions Sri Lanka against Ireland. For Sri Lanka, this is the start of their campaign, and they will be eager to assert dominance in familiar home conditions. Their spin-heavy attack and experienced batting lineup make them formidable opponents, especially on the slow Colombo surface.
Ireland, however, arrive with momentum, having won their last two bilateral series. That confidence could fuel their belief in breaking the streak against Sri Lanka, a team they have never beaten in T20Is. In three previous meetings, Sri Lanka have emerged victorious each time, highlighting the challenge Ireland face.
Yet, Ireland’s recent form and growing depth in both batting and bowling suggest they are better prepared than ever. If their top order can withstand Sri Lanka’s spinners and their bowlers maintain discipline, an upset is possible. For Ireland, this match is about rewriting history and proving they can compete with established champions.
Sri Lanka will be hoping to start off well in the ICC t20 World Cup 2026, especially after getting humiliated at home by England in the recently concluded 3-match T20I series by 0-3. Having lifted the trophy in 2014, Sri Lanka will be eager to make a strong statement in front of their passionate home crowd. The slow and turning conditions at Premadasa are tailor-made for their spinners, who will be central to their plans in restricting Ireland’s batting lineup.
Sri Lanka’s batting unit, led by experienced campaigners and dynamic stroke-makers, will look to adapt quickly to the surface and post a commanding total. Playing at home adds extra motivation, and the team will want to capitalize on familiar conditions to secure a convincing win.
For Ireland, the challenge will be immense, as they have never beaten Sri Lanka in T20Is. The hosts will aim not just for victory, but for a dominant performance that sets the tone for their campaign. A big win here would boost confidence and send a clear message to other contenders that Sri Lanka remains a formidable force in T20 cricket. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 0 SL won: 0 OMA won: 0 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form ZIMBABWE: L L W L L RECENT form OMAN: W W L W W
Oman and Zimbabwe have never squared off against each other in a T20I. This will be their first-ever meeting. However, these two sides met in the warm-up game of this World Cup that saw Oman chasing down 187 runs with 4 wickets in hand.
How will the two teams, i.e., Zimbabwe and Oman, fare in the 8th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.
Jatinder Singh (C), Aamir Kaleem Sana, Hammad Mirza, Jiten Ramanandani, Wasim Ali, Vinayak Shukla (WK), Shah Faisal, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shakeel Ahmad, Nadeem Khan
Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (WK), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers/Tony Muyonga, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 8th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Zimbabwe and Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo:
At the slow surface of Sinhalese Sports Club, the toss could play a vital. With the pitch expected to slow down as the game progresses, both captains may prefer batting first to post a competitive total around 160-170. Zimbabwe might lean on their spinners to defend, while Oman could favor chasing under afternoon conditions.
The online live streaming of the 8th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this World Cup will take place on Star Sports Network channels.
It was a shocker of a defeat for Zimbabwe in the warm-up game of this World Cup against Oman. Zimbabwe was without their spirited skipper Sikandar Raza in that game, and Oman took the best of the advantages. However, they are a much stronger side compared to Oman on paper and should start as the favorite heading into this game. Expect Zimbabwe to open their tournament campaign with a win. Therefore, as per our prediction, Zimbabwe is expected to win the ZIM vs OMA, 8th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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