T20 World Cup: Ireland vs Oman, England vs Scotland, NZ vs SA Previews

The eighth day of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 features three exciting matches: Ireland vs Oman, England vs Scotland, and New Zealand vs South Africa. Each game is a critical chapter in the ongoing tournament.

Ireland vs Oman: Match Preview

Ireland will face Oman in a Group B match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. This match marks Ireland’s third encounter in the tournament, where they have struggled significantly.

Having lost both of their opening games, Ireland sits at the bottom of the group standings, yet to secure a point. Their captain, Paul Stirling, has been ruled out due to injury, with Sam Topping stepping in as his replacement. Despite these setbacks, the Irish team is prepared to utilize its depth and experience.

• Ireland Squad: Ross Adair, Harry Tector (c), Lorcan Tucker (w), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Tim Tector, Joshua Little, Benjamin White, Craig Young, Sam Topping.
• Oman Squad: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Mohammad Nadeem, Wasim Ali, Vinayak Shukla (w), Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shah Faisal, Jay Odedra, Shakeel Ahmed, Karan Sonavale, Ashish Odedara, Shafiq Jan.

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, Ireland has had the upper hand over Oman, winning 4 out of their 6 encounters.

England vs Scotland: Match Preview

England will clash with Scotland in their third Group C match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. England’s performance has been inconsistent, having narrowly defeated Nepal before losing to the West Indies.

Currently sitting fourth in Group C, England must secure a victory to revive their campaign. Conversely, Scotland has gained momentum with a solid showing against the West Indies and a convincing win over Italy, placing them second in the group.

• England Squad: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (w), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.
• Scotland Squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.

Head-to-Head Record

England and Scotland have faced each other only once, with one match resulting in no outcome.

New Zealand vs South Africa: Match Preview

In a high-profile Group D encounter, New Zealand will go head-to-head with South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have shown exceptional form in their previous matches, solidifying their positions atop the group.

New Zealand has won their first two games, including a 10-wicket victory over the UAE. South Africa also remains confident, having triumphed against Afghanistan in a thrilling double Super Over.

• New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert (w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway.
• South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka.

Head-to-Head Record

Throughout their history, New Zealand and South Africa have clashed 18 times in T20 cricket.

As the day unfolds, fans can expect high-stakes drama across all three matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for the latest updates and analyses of the tournament.