Get the best IRE vs OMN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, likely playing XI and match insights for the 22i.e match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Expert analysis and more.
IRE vs OMN Match Preview:
Ireland will take on Oman in the 22ndi.e match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo and the match will start at 11:00 AM IST. Moreover, this will be the eighth T20I encounter between the two sides and hence the pressure will be on as both teams chase their first win of the tournament. Furthermore, the SSC surface usually provides a fair match early in the day, but often starts to get gripping as the match progresses. Consequently, the side controlling the middle overs with smarter execution is likely to take charge of this crucial Group B battle.
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Ireland currently sit fourth on the Group B points table with 0 points from 2 matches, with 0 wins and 2 losses, while Oman remain bottom in fifth place after also playing 2 matches with 0 wins and 2 defeats. Furthermore, Ireland faced Australia in their previous match at R. Premadasa Stadium and lost by 67 points after failing to chase down 183. Similarly, Oman suffered a crushing 105-run defeat to co-hosts Sri Lanka in their most recent match. Therefore, both teams will go into this match under heavy pressure as they will need a turnaround to escape from the bottom zone of the standings.
In their last match against Australia, Ireland found themselves struggling against quality spin bowling, eventually collapsing for just 115 runs. Nevertheless, Lorcan Tucker and George Dockrell tried to stabilize the innings, although the rest of the line-up failed to build partnerships. On the other hand, Oman had a tough outing against Sri Lanka as they conceded a tournament record 225 runs. However, Mohammad Nadeem fought mightily in the chase and remained unbeaten with a valuable half-century. Consequently, Ireland will be looking for early wickets to break Oman’s confidence, while Oman will need to tighten their bowling plans and improve their discipline to avoid another costly performance.
Ireland and Oman have played seven T20Is against each other so far, and Ireland lead the head-to-head record with five wins, while Oman have won two matches. Furthermore, Ireland have dominated several recent encounters, including a strong win in their last World Cup qualifier. However, Oman have already shown they are capable of shocking stronger sides, famously beating Ireland in the 2016 edition of this tournament. Therefore, this history will add extra tension as Ireland will look to protect their lead, while Oman will do everything they can to revive their campaign with a statement victory.
IRE vs OMN Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches won |
Ireland | 5 |
Oman | 2 |
IRE vs OMN Weather and location report:
Temperature | 30°C |
Weather forecast | Sunny |
Pitch behavior | Stroke-friendly |
Best suited for | Pace and turn |
Average score in the first innings | 167 |
Record of chasing teams:
Recordings | Good |
Winning % | 66% |
IRE vs OMN play 11s (predicted):
Ireland plays 11:
1) Paul Stirling ©
2) Ross Adair
3) Harry Tector
4) Lorcan Tucker (wk)
5) Curtis Campher
6) Benjamin Calitz
7) George Dockrell
8) Gareth Delany
9) Mark Adair
10) Barry McCarthy
11) Matthew Humphreys
Oman Plays 11:
1) Aamir Kaleem
2) Jatinder Singh ©
3) Hammad Mirza
4) Wasim Ali
5) Mohammed Nadeem
6) Jiten Ramanandi
7) Vinayak Shukla (week)
8) Sufyan Mehmood
9) Nadeem Khan
10) Shah Faisal
11) Jay Odedra
Popular picks for IRE vs OMN Dream11 prediction and fantasy cricket tips:
Captaincy Choices:
George Dockrell – Ireland’s experienced all-rounder has put up an impressive tournament so far, scoring 50 runs and taking 3 wickets with his orthodox left-arm spin. |
Mark Adair – The Irish pace spearhead has made a strong impact by scoring 22 runs and chasing 3 wickets with his right-arm fast bowling in the tournament so far. |
Top Picks:
Sufyan Mehmood – Oman’s valuable fast all-rounder has contributed 26 runs with the bat and taken 3 wickets with his right arm medium-fast bowling in this tournament so far. |
Mohammad Nadeem – Oman’s reliable left-handed all-rounder has scored 53 points in the tournament so far, while also offering control with his orthodox left-arm spin. |
Budget choices:
Gareth Delany – Ireland’s talented all-rounder. He strengthens the side with right-handed batting and offers a handy right-arm leg-spin option on key overs. |
Jatinder Singh – He leads Oman from the front, opens the innings and plays a crucial role in laying a solid foundation at the top. |
IRE vs OMN ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain | Geogre Dockrell and Mark Adair |
Vice Captain | Sufyan Mehmood and Mohammad Nadeem |
IRE vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Goalkeepers – Lorcan Tucker, Vinayak Shukla
- Batters – Harry Tector, Ross Adair
- All-rounders – George Dockrell ©, Sufyan Mehmood (vc), Wasim Ali, Mohammad Nadeem
- Bowlers – Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Jiten Ramanandi

IRE vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Goalkeeper – Lorcan Tucker
- Batters – Jatinder Singh, Harry Tector, Ross Adair
- All-rounders – George Dockrell, Sufyan Mehmood, Gareth Delany, Wasim Ali, Mohammad Nadeem (vc)
- Bowlers – Mark Adair ©, Jiten Ramanandi

IRE vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 22 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Ashish Odedara | 6.0 credits | THAT |
Tim Tector | 7.5 credits | THAT |
IRE vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 22 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | George Dockrell |
GL Captaincy Choice | Mark Adair |
Point picks | Gareth Delany and Jatinder Singh |
Dream11 Combination | 2-2-4-3 |
IRE vs OMN Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at previous encounters, Ireland will remain the strongest side, and they are expected to win.
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