ZIM vs OMN Match Preview:

Zimbabwe will face Oman in their T20 World Cup 2026 opening match number eight. The match will take place on Monday, February 9th, at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. This will be more than just a full-member vs. associate nation match; Oman will still pose a threat to the African side. Oman enters the game with an advantage, having beaten Zimbabwe in a practice match, who will be hoping that it was just a one-time.

ZIM vs OMN Match Details

Zimbabwe vs Oman – 08th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: SSC Cricket Ground (Sinhalese Sports Club), Colombo

Date & Time: 09th February 2026 at 03:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

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ZIM vs OMN Venue Stats 

ZIM vs OMN Last Five Matches

ZIM vs OMN Head-to-Head Stats

ZIM vs OMN Pitch Report

The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo features a typical Indian subcontinent pitch. In the initial overs, the pitch is mainly flat and has real bounce, which the batters can use for scoring big during a power play. 

ZIM vs OMN Weather Report

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

ZIM vs OMN Match 8 Probable Playing 11

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Probable 11:

Brendan Taylor (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Mayers, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Oman (OMN) Probable 11:

Jitendra Singh (c), Hammad Mirza (wk), Ashish Odedra, Vinayak Shukla, Jiten Ramanandi, Aamir Kaleem, Nadeem Khan, Jay Odedra, Shakeel Ahmed, Sufyan Mehmood, Faisal Shah

Topmost Picks for ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Zimbabwe

• Sikandar Raza – Skipper Sikandar Raza has scored 2883 runs and claimed 102 wickets in 127 T20Is.
• Ryan Burl – Ryan Burl scored 130 runs in four innings, with a strike rate of 138.30 and an average of 65.00.

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.
• Sufyan Mehmood – The right-hand medium pacer can bowl pace-off, giving him a threat with both the new ball and in the death overs. He recently took three wickets against Zimbabwe in a warm-up match.

ZIM vs OMN Match 8 Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Brendan Taylor, Vinayak Shukla, Brian Bennett, Jitendra Singh, Hammad Mirza, Sikandar Raza(C), Ryan Burl, Aamir Kaleem, Nadeem Khan(VC), Blessing Muzarabani, Sufyan Mehmood

ZIM vs OMN Match 8 Dream11 Tips: 

Captain – Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl

Vice-captain – Mohammad Nadeem, Jatinder Singh

Wicketkeeper – Brendan Taylor

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Zimbabwe is the overwhelming favourite to defeat Oman in this T20 World Cup Group B match. Oman defeated them in an earlier warm-up game, yet Zimbabwe has powerful players who can swing the match. Oman will look at skipper Jatinder Singh for major scores and bowler Sufyan Mehmood and Shakeel Ahmed for wickets. Nonetheless, Zimbabwe's ability and background should help them win. Considering the team combination, Zimbabwe is expected to win this match.

ZIM vs OMN FAQ

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

A: Zimbabwe is expected to win this match.

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

A: Oman is ahead in H2H stats.

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

A: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Mohammad Nadeem, Jatinder Singh.

Q: What is the pitch report for this match?

A: The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo features a typical Indian subcontinent pitch. In the initial overs, the pitch is mainly flat and has real bounce, which the batters can use for scoring big during a power play.