SL vs OMN Match Preview:

Sri Lanka face Oman in the 16th match of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Kandy. The home side began the season with a tough victory over the Irish, and they'll be looking for a more decisive performance this time around. Oman, on the other hand, lost heavily to Zimbabwe in their initial match and now faces a difficult task against the Lankans at home. Taking all into account, Sri Lanka enters the contest as the clear favourite to win.

SL vs OMN Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Oman – 16th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: 12th February 2026 at 11:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

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SL vs OMN Venue Stats 

SL vs OMN Last Five Matches

SL vs OMN Head-to-Head Stats

SL vs OMN Pitch Report

Totals of 160-170 are common at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium because the surface becomes more difficult to score on as the game progresses. Throughout the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka and England at this venue, only one of three matches generated totals over 170, while the remaining two were limited by low scoring. 

SL vs OMN Weather Report

The forecast predicts that the sun will shine through the clouds, but it may rain later. 

SL vs OMN Match 16 Probable Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha/ Charith Asalanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Oman (OMN) Probable 11:

Jatinder Singh(c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla(w), Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed

Topmost Picks for SL vs OMN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Kusal Mendis – Kusal Mendis will shoulder the majority of the scoring burden once more, having made the greatest score for his team versus Ireland with 56 from 43 balls.
• Dushmantha Chameera – Dushmantha Chameera has been in outstanding form this year, claiming 14 scalps over eight matches at an average of only 10.

Top Picks – Oman

• Vinayak Shukla – Vinayak Shukla is a strong middle-order player. He made his international debut for Oman in 2024 and scored 409 runs in 19 T20Is, with a strike rate of 140.6.
• Jiten Ramanandi – Jiten Ramanandi is their go-to option after taking 11 wickets in the qualifiers with an economy rate of 5.81.

SL vs OMN Match 16 Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Kusal Mendis(C), Vinayak Shukla, Jatinder Singh, Pathum Nissanka, Aamir Kaleem, Kamil Mishara, Dunith Wellalage, Sufyan Mehmood(VC), Maheesh Theekshana, Shakeel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

SL vs OMN Match 16 Dream11 Tips: 

Captain – Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka

Vice-captain – Sufyan Mehmood, Jatinder Singh

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

After an inconsistent performance against Ireland, Sri Lanka will look to improve in their next T20 World Cup match. Having a home advantage benefits them. Their spin are expected to test Oman's batters, who have little experience with these slow, gripping surfaces. Oman struggled with the bat in their first match, so Jatinder Singh, Aamir Kaleem, and Vinayak Shukla should shoulder the majority of the score against Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera rather than allowing them to find their rhythm. If they cannot accomplish that, Sri Lanka should win because they're a far superior team in terms of quality and are playing at home. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.

SL vs OMN FAQ

Q: Who is likely to win the SL vs OMN match today?

A: Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.

Q: Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

A: Sri Lanka is ahead in H2H stats.

Q: Who are the top fantasy picks for the SL vs OMN Dream11 team?

A: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sufyan Mehmood, Jatinder Singh.

Q: What is the pitch report for this match?

A: Throughout the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka and England at this venue, only one of three matches generated totals over 170, while the remaining two were limited by low scoring.