Sri Lanka registered a massive win over Oman in their second game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, played today (12th February) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
After winning the toss, Oman skipper Jatinder Singh elected to bowl first. Sri Lanka made one change to their playing XI, bringing in wrist-spinner Dushan Hemantha in place of the injured Wanindu Hasaranga.
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The Sri Lankan batters put on a dominant display, posting a formidable total of 225 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake and skipper Dasun Shanaka all played key roles, each registering half-centuries.
Mendis anchored the innings with a composed 61 off 45 deliveries, striking seven boundaries. Rathnayake provided the acceleration, smashing 60 off just 28 balls, including eight fours and a six. Shanaka reached his half-century in just 19 balls, becoming the fastest Sri Lankan to score a T20I fifty.
In reply, Oman struggled to keep up with the required run rate and were restricted to 120 for 9 in their 20 overs. Middle-order batter Mohammad Nadeem offered some resistance with a fighting 53.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings, with Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera leading the attack, claiming two wickets apiece to seal a comprehensive victory for the co-hosts.
Result
| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | lbw b Sufyan Mehmood | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Kamil Mishara | b Jay Odedra | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Kusal Mendis | run out (Jiten Ramanandi) | 61 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 135.56 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | b Jiten Ramanandi | 60 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 214.29 |
| Dasun Shanaka | c Mohammad Nadeem b Jiten Ramanandi | 50 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 250.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis | not out | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 271.43 |
| Dunith Wellalage | not out | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Extras | 8 (b 0 , lb 4 , nb 2, w 2, pen 0) |
| Total | 225/5 (20 Overs, RR: 11.25) |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | Econ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Faisal | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 | |
| Jay Odedra | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 14.00 | |
| Wasim Ali | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 | |
| Sufyan Mehmood | 4 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 15.00 | |
| Mohammad Nadeem | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 | |
| Jiten Ramanandi | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 | |
| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aamir Kaleem | lbw b Maheesh Theekshana | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Jatinder Singh | b Dushmantha Chameera | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Hammad Mirza | c Kamil Mishara b Dushmantha Chameera | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Mohammad Nadeem | not out | 53 | 56 | 3 | 1 | 94.64 |
| Wasim Ali | c Kusal Mendis b Maheesh Theekshana | 27 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 135.00 |
| Vinayak Shukla | run out (Kamil Mishara ) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | st Kusal Mendis b Dushan Hemantha | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohammad Nadeem | c Kamindu Mendis b Dushmantha Chameera | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Sufyan Mehmood | run out (Kamindu Mendis) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Shah Faisal | c Pathum Nissanka b Dunith Wellalage | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Jay Odedra | not out | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Extras | 15 (b 0 , lb 1 , nb 1, w 13, pen 0) |
| Total | 120/9 (20 Overs, RR: 6) |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | Econ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 9.50 | |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2.75 | |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3.67 | |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 | |
| Dasun Shanaka | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 | |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 | |
| Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 | |
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