Sri Lanka vs Oman live score, T20 World Cup 2026: Oman to field; Hemantha in for Sri Lanka

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Sri Lanka and Oman, which took place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Oman (Playing XI): Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh(c), Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla(w), Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Jay Odedrav

MATCH PREVIEW

Sri Lanka will have to iron out its batting inconsistencies, particularly in the middle overs, and rework its bowling combination in the absence of an injured Wanindu Hasaranga when it takes on Oman in a Group B match of the T20 World Cup in Pellekele on Thursday.

The former champion was dealt a severe blow after Hasaranga, its most potent spin weapon, was ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury sustained during its opener against Ireland.

Sri Lanka had a disappointing build-up to the ICC showpiece, entering the tournament on the back of a 0-3 drubbing by England at home. However, the co-host made a positive start to its campaign with a 20-run win over a tricky Ireland.

The victory, though, could not mask its batters’ struggle against spin.

Read the full preview – HERE

SQUADS

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga

Oman: Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Aamir Kaleem

How to watch Sri Lanka vs Oman in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Sri Lanka and Oman will be live-streamed on JioStar and will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.

Published on Feb 12, 2026