Sri Lanka defeated Oman by 105 runs in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on Thursday 12 February 2026, with the match starting at 11:00 IST/local time (UTC+5:30). Pallekele International Cricket Stadium holds 35,000 spectators and sits in the hills above Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, providing one of the most scenic backdrops in international cricket.

Sri Lanka are the 2014 T20 World Cup champions, having won the title on home soil in Bangladesh. Playing at Pallekele placed them in front of passionate home support, and their spinners are especially potent on Sri Lankan surfaces that turn and grip from early in the innings. A 105-run winning margin reflects just how dominant Sri Lanka were on this occasion.

Oman qualified for this tournament as a returning Associate nation, having previously appeared at the 2016 T20 World Cup. Their multicultural squad draws from the large cricketing diaspora that has made the Gulf region a growing hub for the game. Reaching two T20 World Cups represents genuine achievement for a nation where cricket competes with many other sports for talent and attention.

Sri Lanka’s dominance in this fixture was complete from first ball to last. The 105-run victory provided an excellent net run rate boost while confirming Sri Lanka’s status as one of the stronger sides in Group B. For Oman, the result meant regrouping for their remaining fixtures with qualification chances effectively closed.

Timezone conversions for the 11:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: India: 11:00 IST, UK: 05:30 GMT, US East: 00:30 EST, Sydney: 16:30 AEDT. Check Sri Lanka time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was the 10th edition of the tournament, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with 20 teams competing across 55 matches between 7 February and 8 March 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Sri Lanka’s heavy win over Oman strengthened their Group B position in the early rounds of a competition they hoped to win on home soil.

For timezone conversions, check Kandy time, Sri Lanka time, and Oman time.