ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: The 8th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between Zimbabwe (ZIM) and Oman (OMA) on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST. Let's find out who will win today's match?
ZIM vs OMN (Zimbabwe vs Oman) Match Details
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Oman (ZIM vs OMN) |
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Monday, 9th February 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo |
ZIM vs OMN Match Previews
Zimbabwe, who failed to qualify for the last T20 World Cup, have rectified their past mistakes and qualified for this edition. The team has the potential to surprise in the tournament, as they possess world-class all-rounders like Sikandar Raza, who are capable of winning matches single-handedly.
Oman didn't have much success in the last World Cup. However, consistently qualifying for the main tournament is a commendable achievement for them. Under the captaincy of Jatinder Singh, Oman will be looking to produce a different result this time and will be eager to cause upsets against higher-ranked teams.
ZIM vs OMN Sinhalese Sports Club Ground Pitch Report
Zimbabwe and Oman will face off today in a Group B match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo. The pitch offers balanced conditions, favoring disciplined bowling and sensible batting.
Initially, the presence of grass assists fast bowlers with seam movement. Later, it slows down, providing turn and variable bounce for spinners in the middle overs.
The average first-innings score is around 154-160, and totals exceeding 160-170 are often successfully defended. Batsmen can score freely early on, but chasing becomes difficult as the pitch deteriorates.
Teams prefer to bat first, set a target, and capitalize on the changing nature of the pitch. Spinners have dominated in recent matches, taking more wickets than fast bowlers.
Who will win today T20 WC 2026 match between Zimbabwe vs Oman?
Aaj ka OMN vs ZIM match kon jeetega: Zimbabwe are the favorites against Oman in their Group B match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground today. Experts predict their chances of winning to be between 58% and 76%, based on their superior experience and bowling depth.
Zimbabwe boasts players like Sikandar Raza and Blessing Muzarabani, along with a well-rounded bowling attack suited to the turning pitch at the SSC, giving them an edge. Although Oman recently defeated them by 4 wickets in a warm-up match, their history in the T20 World Cup has been poor (9 losses in their last 10 matches).
Both teams have performed similarly in recent encounters, but Zimbabwe has dominated with 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Oman relies on spinners like Jay Odedra, but they lack power against full-member teams.
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