Oman Revamps Lineup; Little Boosts Ireland’s Squad
In an exciting encounter at the T20 World Cup 2026, Oman faced Ireland at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Oman captain Jatinder Singh won the toss and opted to field first against Ireland.
Oman and Ireland’s Squad Changes
Both teams made crucial adjustments to their lineups ahead of this match.
- Oman:
- Ashish Odedara replaced Wasim Ali in the batting lineup.
- Shakeel Ahmed joined the team, taking the place of Jay Odedra.
- Iceland:
- Tim Tector stepped in for the injured Paul Stirling, who is out for the tournament with a knee-ligament injury.
- Josh Little was brought in for Ben Calitz.
Team Captains and Performance Context
With Stirling’s absence, Lorcan Tucker took over the captaincy for Ireland. Both teams entered the match seeking their first win. Oman suffered a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka in their previous match, while Ireland was similarly outplayed by Australia at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Current Standings and Game Implications
After two matches, both Oman and Ireland remained winless, making this fixture critical for boosting their standings in Group B. The strategic changes in the squads aimed to enhance their chances of securing a much-needed victory.
Team Rosters
| Oman | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Aamir Kaleem | Ross Adair |
| Jatinder Singh (capt) | Tim Tector |
| Hammad Mirza | Harry Tector |
| Ashish Odedara | Lorcan Tucker (capt, wk) |
| Mohammad Nadeem | Curtis Campher |
| Jiten Ramanandi | George Dockrell |
| Vinayak Shukla (wk) | Gareth Delany |
| Nadeem Khan | Mark Adair |
| Sufyan Mehmood | Barry McCarthy |
| Shah Faisal | Matthew Humphreys |
| Shakeel Ahmed | Josh Little |
This match is significant for both squads as they strive to revamp their lineups and secure a critical victory in the tournament. Fans eagerly await the outcome as Oman takes on Ireland in this pivotal clash.
