The T20 World Cup 2026 continues with co-hosts Sri Lanka taking on Oman at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 12 (Thursday). The game will begin at 11:00 am IST. With Sri Lanka coming off a solid win against Ireland, the home crowd will be out in full force to support the “Lions” in their quest for a second consecutive victory. Oman lost their first match very badly against Zimbabwe.
Sri Lanka vs Oman Playing 11
The Sri Lankan team is looking for stability but will be forced into at least one change after Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. Dushan Hemantha is expected to step in to fill the spin void. A top order featuring Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, with the explosive Kamindu Mendis and skipper Dasun Shanaka in the middle, remains the core strength. They are expected to field Dushmantha Chameera and Matheesha Pathirana as the primary pacers, with Maheesh Theekshana leading the spin department.
Sri Lanka Playing 11 Probables: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera.
Oman side, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from their heavy defeat against Zimbabwe. Led by Jatinder Singh, they will rely on the experience of Aamir Kaleem and the all-round abilities of Sufyan Mehmood. Their bowling attack will feature Faisal Shah and Shakeel Ahmed as key components to stifle the Lankan batters.
Oman Playing 11 Probables: Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Aamir Kaleem, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Mohammad Nadeem, Vinayak Shukla (w), Jiten Ramanandi, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmad, Faisal Shah.
Sri Lanka vs Oman T20 World Cup 2026: Head to Head
| Format | Total Matches | Sri Lanka Won | Oman Won | No Result |
| T20Is | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
SL vs OMN T20 World Cup 2026 Pitch Report
The Pallekele wicket traditionally offers a balanced contest but leans toward the batters in the early stages. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to grip, making it a paradise for spinners. Historically, the average first-innings score here has been around 170.
| Metric | Pallekele T20 Stats |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 171 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 153 |
| Win % Batting First | 54% |
| Win % Batting Second | 46% |
Sri Lanka vs Oman T20 World Cup 2026 Weather Report
The Sri Lanka vs Oman match may see slight interruptions, as there is a forecast of a 15-20% chance of rainfall during the afternoon. While it is unlikely to cause a washout, overhead conditions might favor the seamers in the first powerplay.