Date: February 14, 2026
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Group B
Result: Ireland won by 96 runs
Toss: Oman won the toss and elected to field first
Player of the Match: Lorcan Tucker (Ireland)
Ireland 235/5 in 20 overs
- Lorcan Tucker: 94 off 51 balls (big innings anchoring the total)
- Gareth Delany: 56 off 30 balls (explosive middle-order cameo)
Oman 139 all out in 18 overs
- Aamir Kaleem: 50 off 29 balls (top scoring for Oman)
- Hammad Mirza: 46 off 37 balls (useful contribution)
In a commanding Group B performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Ireland secured a comprehensive 96-run victory over Oman in Colombo. Oman won the toss and chose to bowl first, but Ireland’s batting lineup responded with one of their best T20 totals, finishing 235/5 thanks to a superb 94 from Lorcan Tucker and an aggressive 56 from Gareth Delany.
Oman’s chase started cautiously but never gained momentum. Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza provided resistance with half-century support, but Ireland’s bowlers kept things tight and applied pressure throughout. Oman were dismissed for 139 in 18 overs, giving Ireland a massive 96-run victory and a much-needed boost in Group B.
Key Highlight Points
- Ireland posted a huge total of 235/5, their second highest at a T20 World Cup.
- Lorcan Tucker starred with 94 runs to steer Ireland’s innings.
- Gareth Delany’s 56 accelerated the middle overs.
- Oman’s Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza showed fight but could not match the required rate.
- Ireland won by 96 runs, a dominant victory in Group B.