Zimbabwe vs Oman Match Prediction, T20 World Cup 2026: Who Will Win?

Zimbabwe and Oman will clash against each other on February 9 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. The game will start at 3 PM IST. Both the teams have a great squad and the players are extremely talented. This is their first game of the tournament, so they'll try to perform. 

Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs Oman, Match 8

Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Date: February 9, 2026

Time: 3 PM IST

Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

Where to watch ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 matches?

Cricket fans in India can watch the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 matches from February 7 online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

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Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo is generally balanced, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers may get some early movement, especially under overcast conditions, while spinners become more effective as the match progresses. The surface tends to slow down in the second innings, making stroke play slightly difficult. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first and post a competitive total.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches played: 0

ZIM won: 0

OMN won: 0

No result: 0

ZIM vs OMN Probable Playing XI

Oman

Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmad, and Jay Odedra

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brendan Taylor, Bradley Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, and Richard Ngarava

Key Players to Watch

Oman

1. Jatinder Singh: Jatinder Singh is Oman’s captain and a dependable top-order batter. His ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed makes him vital. His experience in global tournaments strengthens Oman’s batting stability.

2. Aamir Kaleem: Aamir Kaleem is a reliable all-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball. His economical left-arm spin controls runs, while his batting provides depth and crucial runs under pressure situations.

3. Wasim Ali: Wasim Ali is known for his aggressive batting and ability to score quickly. He can shift momentum with powerful strokes. His off-spin bowling also adds balance, making him valuable asset.

Zimbabwe: 

1. Sikandar Raza: Sikandar Raza is Zimbabwe’s captain and premier all-rounder. His ability to score quick runs and deliver crucial breakthroughs makes him match-winner. His experience and composure strengthen Zimbabwe’s chances significantly.

2. Ryan Burl: Ryan Burl is a powerful middle-order batter known for aggressive stroke play. He can accelerate scoring in crucial moments. His handy leg-spin bowling also provides Zimbabwe with useful bowling option.

3. Richard Ngarava: Richard Ngarava is Zimbabwe’s leading fast bowler, known for pace and accuracy. He can strike early with the new ball and restrict runs effectively during crucial death overs.

Match Prediction - Who will win the match?

Zimbabwe and Oman have previously played in the ICC events and know the level of competition that goes on around each match. They will try to outplay each other but Zimbabwe have better chances since they have played in the format for way too long. While they are not the strongest side, they do have some talented players in the side. 

Prediction: Zimbabwe are likely to win.