Published on: Feb 13, 2026 11:48 am IST | Updated on: Feb 12, 2026 5:01 pm IST
Next up is a Group B game in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 set to be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Ireland and Oman will be in action in this fixture in a quest to register their first win of the tournament. Ireland is placed fourth in Group B, whereas Oman is languishing right at the bottom in 5th place. This is a battle between two bottom-placed sides, and one can expect both of them to have a go at each other with full intensity. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 22nd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
Both teams are yet to register a win in this World Cup thus far. Group B is currently led by the co-hosts, Sri Lanka, after they thrashed Oman in their previous fixture. Ireland, on the other hand, is heading into this fixture on the back of a crushing defeat at the hands of Australia. However, on paper, Ireland looks like a strong unit compared to their counterparts, and therefore, the win probability meter should also favor them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 22nd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
IRE: 68% win chance OMA: 32% win chance
The Irish opener hasn't been at his best so far, but he knows how to play an impactful knock for sure. Expect him to score freely against Oman.
Harry Tector is among the best batters in the squad. He will bat at no. 3 and has shown good form in his last 10 T20I outings, scoring 299 runs at a strike-rate of 130.
The Irish keeper-batter is one of their in-form batters in recent times. Tucker has 216 runs to his name in the last 10 innings.
The Oman keeper has scored 224 runs in his last 9 T20I innings at a more than decent strike-rate of 140.88. Expect him to score a few like he did in the game against Zimbabwe.
Check out our prediction for the SL vs OMA 22nd Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
Oman enter this clash against Ireland with plenty to prove, having struggled to find rhythm in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Languishing at the bottom of Group B, they have looked out of depth against stronger opponents, often failing to stitch together consistent batting or disciplined bowling. Their batting unit has lacked firepower, with collapses undermining any momentum, while the bowling attack has struggled to contain runs in crucial phases.
Yet, the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo offers them a chance to reset. The slower surface could suit their spinners, who may finally exert control if backed by sharper fielding. Ireland, though also winless, appears better balanced and will be the favorites heading into this fixture.
For Oman, the key lies in building partnerships and applying pressure through spin in the middle overs. A spirited performance here could silence critics and spark belief, but anything less than a collective effort risks another defeat.
Ireland will view their clash against Oman as the perfect opportunity to break their winless streak in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Despite sitting fourth in Group B, they have shown glimpses of promise, and against a struggling Oman side, they should fancy their chances.
The biggest concern, however, is the fitness of skipper Paul Stirling. His absence would be a significant blow, given his experience and explosive batting at the top. If Stirling misses out, Tim Tector is expected to slot in, while Harry Tector could take over the captaincy duties. Ireland’s middle order, anchored by Harry Tector and supported by all-rounders like Curtis Campher, has the depth to handle Oman’s bowling attack. Their seamers, too, can exploit the morning conditions in Colombo.
With Oman struggling to find momentum, Ireland will be keen to stamp authority early and control the game. A disciplined performance with bat and ball should give them the edge, and this fixture presents a golden chance to secure their first points of the tournament and revive their campaign. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 6 IRE won: 4 OMA won: 2 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form IRELAND: L W W L L RECENT form OMAN: L W W L L
Ireland and Oman have squared off 6 times in T20Is. Ireland has had the upper hand in this battle with 4 wins to their name. The remaining 2 fixtures have been won by Oman.
How will the two teams, i.e., Ireland and Oman, fare in the 22nd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.
Paul Stirling/Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector (C), Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Matthew Humphreys
Jatinder Singh (C), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza/Ashish Odedara, Wasim Ali, Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (WK), Shafiq Jan/Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Jay Odedra
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 22nd Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Ireland and Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo:
With spin expected to dominate and the surface slowing down as the game progresses, the toss winner will likely bat first to set a target. Chasing under spin pressure can be difficult here, so the toss outcome could significantly influence the balance of this contest.
The online live streaming of the 22nd 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 Irish team is the favorite to win this contest. They are a much more balanced side compared to Oman and have a better head-to-head record against them. Ireland should smell their first win of this World Cup, whereas Oman is expected to lose yet another game in this T20 World Cup. Therefore, as per our prediction, Ireland is expected to win the SL vs OMA, 22nd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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