The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed Ireland crush Oman by 96 runs in Match 22 at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on February 14. Ireland posted a massive 235/5 in 20 overs. Oman collapsed and was bowled out for just 139 in 18 overs.
Captain Lorcan Tucker led from the front with an outstanding 94 runs off 51 balls. Gareth Delany smashed 56 runs. George Dockrell remained unbeaten on 35 runs. Josh Little was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets. This was a complete team performance from Ireland.
Match Summary: IRE vs OMN
Here is the complete match summary of this Group B encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Ireland Score | 235/5 (20 overs) |
| Oman Score | 139 all out (18 overs) |
| Match Result | Ireland won by 96 runs |
| Best Batting (IRE) | Lorcan Tucker – 94 not out off 51 balls (10 fours, 4 sixes) |
| Best Batting (OMN) | Aamir Kaleem – 50 off 29 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (IRE) | Josh Little – 3/16 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.00) |
| Best Bowling (OMN) | Shakeel Ahmed – 3/33 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.25) |
| Player of the Match | Lorcan Tucker (IRE) |
Ireland Innings: 235/5 in 20 Overs
Ireland got off to a steady start. Tim Tector fell early for 5 runs when Shakeel Ahmed got him. Ross Adair scored 14 runs off 7 balls before Aamir Kaleem caught him off Shakeel Ahmed. Harry Tector added 14 runs off 13 balls before Shakeel Ahmed struck again. Ireland reached 47 runs in 6 overs during the powerplay with 3 wickets down.
Captain Lorcan Tucker then took charge. He dominated the Oman bowlers with a brilliant 94 runs off just 51 balls. He smashed 10 fours and 4 sixes. His fifty came in 35 balls. Curtis Campher supported well with 12 runs before he was dismissed. Gareth Delany joined Tucker and played a superb knock of 56 runs off 30 balls with 3 fours and 4 sixes. His fifty came in 28 balls.
Tucker and Delany put up crucial partnerships. They added 50 runs in 33 balls for the fifth wicket and another 100 runs in 55 balls. Ireland crossed 100 runs in 11.5 overs, 150 runs in 16.1 overs, and 200 runs in 18.2 overs. George Dockrell remained unbeaten on 35 runs off 9 balls with 5 sixes. Shakeel Ahmed took 3 wickets for 33 runs. Shah Faisal grabbed 1 wicket. Aamir Kaleem picked up 1 wicket.
Oman Chase: 139 All Out in 18 Overs
Oman started their chase positively. They scored 63 runs in the powerplay but lost 2 wickets. Jatinder Singh fell for 7 runs. Ashish Odedara was run out for 1 run. Aamir Kaleem played well and scored 50 runs off 29 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. His fifty came in 28 balls. Hammad Mirza scored 46 runs off 37 balls.
Kaleem and Mirza added 50 runs in 36 balls for the third wicket. Oman reached 50 runs in 4.6 overs and 100 runs in 10.5 overs. But wickets kept falling. Vinayak Shukla scored 0 runs. Mohammad Nadeem made 1 run. Jiten Ramanandi added 3 runs. Nadeem Khan managed 0 runs. Sufyan Mehmood scored 10 runs. Shakeel Ahmed made 4 runs. Shah Faisal remained not out on 9 runs.
Josh Little was the star bowler with 3 wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs. His economy rate was just 4.00. Barry McCarthy took 2 wickets for 32 runs. Matthew Humphreys grabbed 2 wickets for 27 runs. George Dockrell picked up 1 wicket. Gareth Delany took 0 wickets. Harry Tector did not bowl. Oman were bowled out for 139 in 18 overs, falling short by 96 runs.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Lorcan Tucker’s Batting Masterclass
Batting figures: 94 not out off 51 balls
Strike rate: 184.31
Lorcan Tucker played a captain’s knock. He came in when Ireland were struggling at 45/3. He steadied the innings and then accelerated brilliantly. His 94 runs came off just 51 balls with 10 fours and 4 sixes. He built crucial partnerships with Delany and Dockrell. His innings took Ireland to a massive total of 235 runs. He remained unbeaten till the end. This performance helped Ireland secure a dominant 96-run victory and strengthen their position in Group B.
