Published on: Feb 11, 2026 11:59 am IST | Updated on: Feb 11, 2026 7:45 pm IST
Co-hosts and 2014 champions Sri Lanka are back in action. After securing a win over Ireland by 20 runs in their opening game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the Lankan Lions are eyeing to hunt down Oman in their next fixture of Group B. Oman is down in confidence after getting decimated by Zimbabwe in their opening fixture of the World Cup, and with Sri Lanka as their next opponent, expect them to stumble yet again. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 16th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium, Pallekele.
The Sri Lankan team will start as the outright favorites in this fixture. Playing a home World Cup, they are expected to go deep in the tournament, and associate nations like Oman may not trouble them at all. Expect Sri Lanka to hammer Oman in this fixture and consolidate their position at the top of Group B. Therefore, the win probability meter should lean in their favor. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 16th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium, Pallekele.
SL: 100% win chance OMA: 0% win chance
The Sri Lankan opener got a start against Ireland in the previous game, but couldn't capitalize. Being their best batter for quite some time across formats, expect Nissanka to turn around tables in this game.
The left-hand opener has scored 255 runs in his last 10 T20I knocks at a strike-rate of 137.83. Excpect him to have a good game against Oman.
The Sri Lankan keeper has scored 277 runs in his last 10 T20I outings at a strike-rate of 132.53. Expect Mendis to play a vital role at no 3.
The wicket-keeper batter was the top scorer for Oman in the last game. He has scored 224 runs in his last 9 outings at a brilliant average of 44.8. He is one of the inform batters in Oman's lineup.
Check out our prediction for the SL vs OMA 16th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium, Pallekele.
Sri Lanka will be eyeing a big win when they take on Oman in Match 16 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium. Playing at home, the Islanders start as outright favorites and are expected to dominate this contest. With the advantage of familiar conditions and strong crowd support, Sri Lanka will look to stamp authority early and consolidate their position at the top of Group B.
Oman, on the other hand, have looked lethargic in their recent outing against Zimbabwe and face a daunting challenge against a side brimming with experience and quality. Their batting has lacked fluency, and against Sri Lanka’s potent bowling attack, they will need a remarkable turnaround to stay competitive. For Sri Lanka, this fixture offers an opportunity not just to secure two points but also to boost their net run rate, which could prove crucial in the later stages of the tournament.
Expect the 2014 champions to come hard with both bat and ball, aiming for a comprehensive victory. Anything less than a dominant performance would be a surprise, as Sri Lanka seeks to underline their credentials as serious contenders in this World Cup.
Oman enters this fixture low on confidence after being decimated by 8 wickets at the hands of Zimbabwe in their opening game. Their batting frailties and lack of depth in bowling were exposed, and against a side as strong as Sri Lanka, the challenge only gets tougher. The gulf in quality between the two teams is evident, and unless Oman produces something extraordinary, they are unlikely to trouble the hosts.
For Sri Lanka, this match offers an opportunity not just to secure two points but also to boost their net run rate, which could be crucial in Group B. Expect the Lions to roar loudly in Pallekele, with a comprehensive win firmly on the cards. 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 SRI LANKA: W L L L W RECENT form OMAN: W L W W L
Sri Lanka and Oman have never met each other across formats. This will be the first meeting between the two sides in international cricket.
How will the two teams, i.e., Sri Lanka and Oman, fare in the 16th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.
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Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dushan Hemantha/Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Jatinder Singh (C), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (WK), Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 16th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Sri Lanka and Oman at the Pallekele International Stadium in Pallekele:
On a balanced Pallekele surface, the team winning the toss may prefer to bat first. Early seam movement could test batters, but conditions ease as the game progresses. A total in the 165–175 range would be competitive, with scoreboard pressure likely to play a decisive role on a wicket that can slow down as the game progresses.
The online live streaming of the 16th 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.
The co-hosts are the outright favorites heading into the 16th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. After the beating Oman suffered at the hands of Zimbabwe, their confidence has shattered, and it will take a miracle for them to stand a chance of winning against the co-hosts. Expect Sri Lanka to go for the kill and secure their second win on the trot of this World Cup and consolidate their table-top position in Group B. Therefore, as per our prediction, Sri Lanka is expected to win the SL vs OMA, 16th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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