Brendan Taylor Leads Zimbabwe in Crucial T20 WC Warmup Against Oman

Brendan Taylor is set to lead Zimbabwe in a pivotal T20 World Cup warm-up match against Oman. The game will take place on February 5, 2026, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Both teams are using this match as an opportunity to fine-tune their squads ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Match Overview

This warm-up match is crucial for Zimbabwe as they look to test their bench strength. Oman, an associate member, also has their sights set on performing well. The two teams will compete in a practice match that promises to offer insights into their preparations for the upcoming tournament.

Squads

Here are the squads for both teams:

• Zimbabwe Squad:
  • Brian Bennett
  • Brendan Taylor (w)
  • Dion Myers
  • Ryan Burl
  • Tony Munyonga
  • Clive Madande
  • Tashinga Musekiwa
  • Brad Evans
  • Blessing Muzarabani
  • Graeme Cremer
  • Richard Ngarava (c)
  • Sikandar Raza
  • Tadiwanashe Marumani
  • Tinotenda Maposa
  • Wellington Masakadza
• Oman Squad:
  • Aamir Kaleem
  • Hammad Mirza
  • Wasim Ali
  • Karan Sonavale
  • Mohammad Nadeem
  • Vinayak Shukla (w/c)
  • Jiten Ramanandi
  • Jatinder Singh (c)
  • Ashish Odedara
  • Shafiq Jan
  • Sufyan Mehmood
  • Shakeel Ahmed
  • Nadeem Khan
  • Shah Faisal
  • Hassnain Shah
  • Jay Odedra

Toss and Viewing Options

The toss for the match was won by Oman, who opted to field first. Fans can catch live coverage of this match on selected platforms, including Jio Hotstar and ICC.tv.

Significance of the Match

This warm-up game is crucial as Zimbabwe prepares for the T20 World Cup. The results will help both teams gauge their performance and make necessary adjustments before the tournament begins. With seasoned players like Brendan Taylor at the helm, Zimbabwe aims to establish a strong footing in the upcoming competition.