Oman Adjusts Lineup; Little Joins Ireland Squad
In a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 match, Oman faced Ireland at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo. Oman’s captain, Jatinder Singh, won the toss and elected to field first.
Oman Adjusts Lineup for T20 World Cup Match
Oman made notable adjustments to their squad. Ashish Odedara replaced Wasim Ali in the batting lineup, while Shakeel Ahmed took the place of Jay Odedra in the bowling unit. This change reflects Oman’s strategy to improve performance after a recent defeat to Sri Lanka.
Ireland’s Squad Changes
Similarly, Ireland implemented changes due to Paul Stirling’s knee-ligament injury, which has sidelined him for the tournament. Tim Tector entered the squad in his sixth T20I appearance. Additionally, experienced left-arm fast bowler Josh Little replaced middle-order batter Ben Calitz.
- Oman’s Playing XI:
- Aamir Kaleem
- Jatinder Singh (captain)
- Hammad Mirza
- Ashish Odedara
- Mohammad Nadeem
- Jiten Ramanandi
- Vinayak Shukla (wicketkeeper)
- Nadeem Khan
- Sufyan Mehmood
- Shah Faisal
- Shakeel Ahmed
- Ireland’s Playing XI:
- Ross Adair
- Tim Tector
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (captain, wicketkeeper)
- Curtis Campher
- George Dockrell
- Gareth Delany
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
Both teams were still looking for their first win of the tournament following losses in their opening matches. Oman suffered a significant defeat against Sri Lanka, while Ireland was defeated by Australia at the R Premadasa Stadium.
This match presents an opportunity for both Oman and Ireland to revive their campaigns in the T20 World Cup. Fans eagerly await the outcome as both teams aim for a much-needed victory.
