on the 12thth Feb 11:00 AM IST, Oman will take on Sri Lanka in the round of 16 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Get the best SL vs OMN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 16.th ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
SL vs OMN Match Preview:
Sri Lanka will face Oman in 16th The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will take place on Thursday, 12th February 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy and the match will start at 11:00 AM IST. Furthermore, this Group B competition will play a major role for the co-hosts, as they will aim to continue their unbeaten start and move closer to the Super 8 stage. Additionally, with the Pallekele pitch typically beginning to provide more turn as the game progresses, Sri Lanka’s quality spin attack would look to dominate Oman’s middle-order. As a result, this morning’s encounter could focus on how well Oman handles spin in the middle overs.
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Sri Lanka are currently placed second in the Group B points table with 2 points from 1 match with 1 win and 0 loss, while Oman are at the bottom fifth with 0 win and 1 loss after playing 1 match. Moreover, Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in their last match in Colombo and they found the momentum at the right time. Meanwhile, Kamindu Mendis launched a vital counter-attack by scoring 44 runs in just 19 balls, helping Sri Lanka reach a strong total. Therefore, the Lions will go into this match with strong confidence and they will look to use the familiar conditions to put Oman under immense pressure.
Oman, on the other hand, faced a tough start to their campaign as they lost to Zimbabwe by 8 wickets at the SSC Ground after being bowled out for only 103 runs. Additionally, Vinayak Shukla scored 28 and Sufiyan Mahmood scored 25, yet the rest of the batting order failed to provide meaningful support. As a result, Oman will need massive improvement with the bat in Kandy, especially against Wanindu Hasaranga and Mahesh Theekshana. Furthermore, both the Sri Lankan spinners had taken three wickets each in their previous match, so their aim will once again be to restrict scoring and force mistakes.
Sri Lanka and Oman have faced each other only twice in T20Is, and Sri Lanka won both games, taking their head-to-head record to 2–0. However, Oman managed to register a surprise win against the Sri Lanka A team in the practice matches, so they will take some confidence into this match. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka’s experience at this position and team depth make them clear favourites. Therefore, Sri Lanka will be aiming for another strong win, while also looking to improve their net run rate in front of their home crowd.
SL vs OMN head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Sri Lanka |
2 |
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oman |
0 |
SL vs OMN Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
24°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
spin |
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Average score of first innings |
158 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
53% |
SL vs OMN Playing 11 (Predicted):
Sri Lanka playing 11:
1) Pathum Nissanka
2) Kusal Mendis (Wicketkeeper)
3) Kamindu Mendis
4) Pawan Ratnayake
5) Charit Asalanka ©
6) Dasun Shanaka (Vice President)
7) Dunith Welles
8) Mahesh Dikshana
9) Dushmantha Chameera
10) Mathisha Pathirana
11) Ishaan Malinga
oman playing 11: :
1) Aamir Kaleem
2) Jatinder Singh ©
3) Hammad Mirza
4) Karan Sonawale
5) Wasim Ali
6) Sufiyan Mahmood
7) Vinayak Shukla (Wicketkeeper)
8) Jiten Ramanandi
9) Nadeem Khan
10) Shakeel Ahmed
SL vs OMN Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Kusal Mendis – A right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman from Sri Lanka, he played an impressive innings of 56 runs in the last match while remaining sharp behind the stumps. |
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Pathum Nissanka – Sri Lanka’s consistent right-handed opening batsman, he provided a solid start by scoring 24 runs in the last match. |
Raises up:
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Mahesh Theekshana – Sri Lanka’s skilled right-arm off-spinner, he bowled decisively in the last match, taking 3 wickets. |
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Sufiyan Mahmood – Oman’s valuable fast all-rounder, he impressed with his contribution of 25 runs and also took 2 wickets in the last match. |
Budget Selection:
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Nadeem Khan – Oman’s useful spin all-rounder, he contributes with depth with left-handed batting and provides control through his left-arm orthodox bowling. |
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Dushmantha Chameera – Right-arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka, he brings raw pace and aggression, making him a major threat with the new ball and at the death. |
SL vs OMN ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis |
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vice captain |
Sufayan Mehmood and Mahesh Theekshana |
SL vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- The Keepers – Kusal Mendis ©, Vinayak Shukla
- Batsmen – Jatinder Singh, Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara
- All-rounders- Sufyan Mahmood (Vice Captain), Aamir Kaleem, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Velez
- Bowlers – Mahesh Theekshana, Mathisha Pathirana
SL vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis ©
- Batsmen – Jatinder Singh, Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara
- All-rounders- Sufiyan Mahmood, Aamir Kaleem, Kamindu Mendis, Dunit Velez, Nadeem Khan
- Bowlers – Dushmantha Chameera, Mahesh Theekshana (Vice Captain)
SL vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Karan Sonawale |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Pramod Madushan |
7.5 credits |
No |
SL vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Pathum Nissanka |
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gl captaincy option |
Kusal Mendis |
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choice of punt |
Dushmantha Chameera and Nadeem Khan |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
SL vs OMN Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
