T20 World Cup 2026: Oman Wins Toss, Chooses to Bowl Against Sri Lanka
In a thrilling encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Oman captain Jatinder Singh won the toss and decided to bowl first against Sri Lanka. This matchup took place on February 12 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, marking the second group-stage contest for both teams.
T20 World Cup 2026: Match Overview
Sri Lanka entered this match following a 20-run victory over Ireland. Meanwhile, Oman faced an eight-wicket defeat to Zimbabwe in their opening game. The current standing in Group B sees Sri Lanka ranked third, aiming to secure a win to claim the top spot. Oman, on the other hand, sits at the bottom and seeks to revive their T20 World Cup hopes with a victory.
Team Lineups
Below are the playing XI for both teams:
| Sri Lanka | Oman |
|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Aamir Kaleem |
| Kamil Mishara | Jatinder Singh (c) |
| Kusal Mendis (w) | Hammad Mirza |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Wasim Ali |
| Kamindu Mendis | Mohammad Nadeem |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | Jiten Ramanandi |
| Dushan Hemantha | Vinayak Shukla (w) |
| Dunith Wellalage | Sufyan Mehmood |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Nadeem Khan |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Shah Faisal |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Jay Odedra |
Statements from the Captains
After winning the toss, Jatinder Singh expressed confidence in his team’s preparations. He highlighted that one game does not define their capability. “We’re gonna bowl first since there is a bit of moisture, and we want to utilize the conditions. Our preparations have been strong,” he stated.
In contrast, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka noted a significant change in their lineup, as key bowler Wanindu Hasaranga was unavailable for this match. “Unfortunately, our champion bowler, Hasaranga misses out, so we’ve had to make that change,” he remarked during the toss.
As both teams take the field, all eyes will be on their performance in this crucial group-stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026.
