Ireland defeated Oman by 96 runs in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo, on Saturday 14 February 2026, with the match starting at 11:00 local time (UTC+5:30). The SSC Ground holds 10,000 spectators and is one of Colombo’s most intimate cricket venues, set within the historic Sinhalese Sports Club and surrounded by the city’s urban landscape.

Ireland’s 96-run winning margin was one of the largest victories of the group stage, demonstrating how far Irish cricket has developed since winning Full Member status. Ireland are perhaps best known internationally for their stunning upset of England at the 2011 ODI World Cup, a result that announced them as a genuine cricket nation. Their T20 program has continued to grow, and a 96-run win showed their batting depth in ideal conditions.

Oman qualified for this tournament as one of the Gulf region’s leading Associate nations, making their second T20 World Cup appearance. Their multicultural squad reflects the cosmopolitan cricketing culture of the Gulf, where players from South Asian and other backgrounds come together to represent a nation that has embraced cricket with genuine passion. Qualifying twice for the T20 World Cup is a significant achievement.

Ireland’s dominant performance provided their campaign with an excellent net run rate boost while confirming their standing as one of the stronger sides in Group B. For Oman, the heavy defeat meant their remaining group matches offered limited realistic hope of progression.

Timezone conversions for the 11:00 local (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, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams across 55 matches between 7 February and 8 March 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. Ireland’s heavy win over Oman set up a compelling Group B competition against Australia and Sri Lanka for qualification spots.

For timezone conversions, check Colombo time, Ireland time, and Oman time.