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Sri Lanka vs Oman Preview | T20 World Cup 2026 | SL vs OMA Match Analysis, Playing XI, Pitch Report
Sri Lanka take on Oman in a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 Group B clash in Kandy, but the spotlight is firmly on the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga. The star legspinner has been ruled out due to injury, leaving a major tactical and psychological gap in Sri Lanka’s bowling attack and middle-order batting.
Hasaranga’s record against Associate nations and his ability to dominate the middle overs will be sorely missed. His replacement, Dushan Hemantha, offers like-for-like cover on paper, but the responsibility now shifts to Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage to lead the spin attack. Sri Lanka’s bowling depth has also been weakened by Eshan Malinga’s earlier injury setback.
Sri Lanka’s batting remains under scrutiny. The top order, led by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, must deliver again, while Kamindu Mendis’ explosive 44 off 19 against Ireland has strengthened his claim as a key middle-order option. However, Oman’s spin-heavy attack, particularly Shakeel Ahmed, could test Sri Lanka’s known struggles against disciplined left-arm spin.
For Oman, this is a must-win encounter after their defeat to Zimbabwe. A victory would keep their Super Eight hopes alive. They will rely on Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh, and their spin unit to exploit Sri Lanka’s vulnerable middle order. Oman will also need to counter the pace threat of Dushmantha Chameera and Matheesha Pathirana after losing nine wickets to seam in their previous game.
Match Topics Covered:
• Sri Lanka vs Oman full match preview
• Impact of Wanindu Hasaranga’s injury
• Probable Playing XI for SL vs OMA
• Key players to watch – Kamindu Mendis and Shakeel Ahmed
• Pitch report and weather conditions in Kandy
• Head-to-head insights and tournament scenarios
• Super Eight qualification implications
Sri Lanka Probable XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Oman Probable XI:
Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed
Key Stats:
• Pathum Nissanka needs 39 runs to reach 2500 T20I runs
• Sri Lanka have won only one of their last five T20Is in Pallekele
• Oman have defeated a Test nation only once in T20 history
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