Colombo, Feb 14: In a T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage clash at Colombo, Ireland registered a resounding victory over Oman by 96 runs.
Batting first, Ireland piled up a massive total of 235 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. Their batting was powered by aggressive stroke play, with multiple batters contributing to the scoreboard.
In reply, Oman faltered under pressure and were bowled out for 139 runs in 18 overs. Only Amir Kaleem (50 off 29 balls, 5 fours, 2 sixes) and Hammad Mirza (46 off 37 balls, 6 fours, 1 six) showed resistance, while the rest of the batting lineup collapsed.
Ireland’s bowling attack was clinical. Joshua Little starred with figures of 3 wickets for just 16 runs in 4 overs. Matthew Humphreys and Barry McCarthy chipped in with 2 wickets each, while George Dockrell picked up 1 wicket.
This emphatic win not only boosts Ireland’s net run rate but also strengthens their position in the group stage. Oman, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly to stay alive in the tournament. Ireland’s all-round performance highlights their growing stature in international T20 cricket, while Oman’s defeat underscores the gap in depth and consistency at the highest level.
