T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka vs Oman, Match 16– Full highlights, top moments & winner details

Feb 12, 2026 - 10:45

Sri Lanka continued their dominant run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a comprehensive 105-run victory over Oman in the 16th Match of Group B at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 12. Asked to bat first after Oman won the toss, the hosts posted a commanding 225/5 in 20 overs before restricting Oman to 120/9, sealing their second straight win of the tournament in emphatic fashion.

Sri Lanka’s innings did not begin explosively, as both openers fell early. Kamil Mishara was dismissed for 8 in just the second over, while Pathum Nissanka departed for 13, leaving the hosts at 42/2 inside the powerplay. However, what followed was a clinical display from the middle order that completely shifted the momentum.

Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with a well-compiled 61 off 45 balls, striking seven fours and rotating the strike effectively. He found strong support in Pavan Rathnayake, who changed the tempo of the game with a blistering knock of 60 off just 28 deliveries. Rathnayake smashed eight fours and a six at a strike rate of over 214, putting the Oman bowlers under immense pressure. After his dismissal in the 14th over, Sri Lanka were already in a commanding position.

Captain Dasun Shanaka then provided the late fireworks, hammering 50 off only 20 balls, including five sixes. His aggressive finish ensured Sri Lanka crossed the 220-run mark. Kamindu Mendis (19* off 7) added the final flourish as the hosts ended with an imposing total of 225/5 at a run rate of 11.25. For Oman, Jiten Ramanandi was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, but most of the attack struggled to contain the flow of runs.

Chasing a daunting target of 226, Oman’s innings unraveled early. Dushmantha Chameera struck in the very first over, dismissing captain Jatinder Singh, and Maheesh Theekshana followed it up with another wicket in the next over. Oman were reduced to 12/2 and soon slipped further to 36/3 inside six overs, effectively ending any realistic hopes of a successful chase.

Wasim Ali briefly counterattacked with a quick 27 off 20 balls, hitting three sixes, but his dismissal in the 12th over extinguished whatever little momentum Oman had built. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals as Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained tight lines and sharp discipline.

Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nadeem stood out for Oman, scoring a fighting 53 off 56 balls, his maiden World Cup fifty. However, with little support from the other end and the required rate climbing, his effort only reduced the margin of defeat. Oman eventually finished on 120/9 in their 20 overs.

Top Batting performance of the match - Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis was the best batter of the day, scoring a 45-ball 61. He laced his knock with seven boundaries and played at a strike rate of 135.55. While Pavan Rathnayake and Dasun Shanaka also contributed with fifties, Mendis made sure to anchor the innings and held on to one end

Top Bowling performance of the match - Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana was the difference maker in the game with his four-over spell. The spinner finished with figures of 2/11 at an economy of 2.75. Theekshana's victims included Aamir Kaleem and Wasim Ali.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

Sufyan has conceded the most runs in an innings (60) in a Men’s T20 World Cup for Oman, surpassing Munis Ansari’s previous record of 50.
Mohammad Nadeem and Wasim Ali’s 42-run stand is Oman’s highest fourth-wicket partnership in Men’s T20 World Cups, breaking the previous record of 28 set by Mohammad Nadeem and Maqsood.
Kusal Mendis and Rathnayake’s 94-run partnership is Sri Lanka’s highest third-wicket stand in Men’s T20 World Cups, eclipsing the 87-run record by Sanath Jayasuriya and Mahela Jayawardene..
SL vs OMA, Pallekele, 2026 became only the fourth instance of three individual 50-plus scores in a Men’s T20 World Cup innings after IND vs ENG (Durban, 2007), SA vs ENG (Wankhede, 2016) and IND vs NED (Sydney, 2022).
Dasun Shanaka’s five sixes are joint-most by a Sri Lankan batter in a T20 World Cup match, alongside six others.
Sri Lanka’s 260/6 vs Kenya in Joburg (2007 WC) remains their highest T20I total.
Sri Lanka’s 225/5 vs Oman in Pallekele (2026 WC) is their second-highest T20I total.
Sri Lanka’s 218/5 vs New Zealand in Nelson (2025) is their third-highest T20I total.
Sri Lanka’s 215/5 vs India in Nagpur (2009) is among their top T20I totals.
Sri Lanka’s 215/3 vs West Indies in Pallekele (2015) also features among their highest T20I totals.
Dasun Shanaka holds the fastest T20I fifty for Sri Lanka (19 balls) vs Oman, Pallekele, 2026 WC.
Dasun Shanaka’s 20-ball fifty vs India in Pune (2023) is the second-fastest T20I fifty for Sri Lanka.
Mahela Jayawardene scored a 21-ball fifty vs Kenya in Joburg (2007 WC).
Kumar Sangakkara registered a 21-ball fifty vs India in Nagpur (2009).
Pavan Rathnayake’s 24-ball fifty is the second-fastest for Sri Lanka in T20 World Cups after Mahela Jayawardene’s 21-ball fifty vs Kenya in 2007.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Star pacer Pavan Rathnayake was rightly named the Player of the Match Award for his brilliant performance with the bat against the Oman team. His batting made sure Sri Lanka reached a strong total and eventually beat the opposition.