The T20 World Cup 2026 continues on February 12 with co-hosts Sri Lanka set to face Oman at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The match will begin at 11:00 am IST, with Sri Lanka aiming to secure a second consecutive victory after a solid win against Ireland, while Oman look to recover from a heavy defeat to Zimbabwe in their opener.

Sri Lanka will be without Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. Dushan Hemantha is expected to replace him to bolster the spin department. The top order of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, supported by Kamindu Mendis and captain Dasun Shanaka in the middle order, forms the core of the batting line-up. Dushmantha Chameera and Matheesha Pathirana are likely to lead the pace attack, with Maheesh Theekshana heading the spin unit.

Pitch report

The Pallekele surface traditionally provides a balanced contest between bat and ball but tends to favour batters in the early stages. As the match progresses, the pitch is expected to assist spinners, with the surface offering grip. The average first-innings score at the venue has been around 170.

Weather report

There is a forecast of a 15–20% chance of rainfall during the afternoon. While a complete washout appears unlikely, overcast conditions could aid seam bowlers during the first powerplay.

Playing 11

Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera.

Oman Playing 11: Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Aamir Kaleem, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Mohammad Nadeem, Vinayak Shukla (w), Jiten Ramanandi, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmad, Faisal Shah.