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Match 16, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
, Feb 12, 2026
% Chance to Win
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OMA
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One match done, two more to go! The action from Pallekele is done for the day, but we now head to the Wankhede, where Italy have chosen to bowl first against Nepal in the second match of the day. That should be a cracker of a contest. And then, in the evening, at 1.30 pm GMT, the first ball will be bowled in the India-Namibia contest in Delhi. Have fun. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
So Sri Lanka not only get back to the top of the table but also boost their net run rate to plus 3.125. They head on with full confidence into their next clash which is against Australia on Monday, 16th February, 2026, at this very same ground. Oman, well, are not officially out, but a run rate of minus 4.306 does not invoke much positivity. They don't have too much time to fret as they meet Ireland quickly next, on Saturday, 14th February, 2026, in Colombo at the SSC. They can only hope to be more positive from here on.
The captain of Sri Lanka - Dasun Shanaka says that they are pleased about the way they batted and they used the conditions well. Adds that Pavan Rathnayake and Kusal Mendis batted well in the middle and himself and Kamindu Mendis ended well. Says that they need to work on their sweeps and reverse sweeps and improve more. On finding a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, Shanaka repies that it is hard to replace Hasaranga but feels that Dushan Hemantha handled it well. Further says that the batters are doing well in building partnerships and ends by saying that Pathum Nissanka will fire soon as well.
We don't play franchise cricket - The captain of Oman, JATINDER SINGH, believes that his side was very positive in this game. Adds that one can't take much from the first game, but feels that his side was very much in this match. However, he honestly admits that Sri Lanka are a much better side and had plans for Oman. Goes on to acknowledge that 225 was a bit too much for his team. On the reflections of the defeat, Jatinder says that if one sees their squad, there are hardly 4-5 guys who have played around 40-odd T20Is. So they lack the experience and don't have exposure. Singh goes on to add that the sad reality is that Oman players don't play franchise cricket and don't have any FTP which gives them any T20 cricket. As a result, they play a lot of 50-over cricket and barely any in the T20 format. On being asked as to whether the management is trying to improve the situation, Singh replies by saying that the coaches are working hard with each and every individual. Adds that certain things are not in their control but they are trying their best. Ends by saying that the Oman players can get exposure and experience by playing more cricket.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Sri Lanka's PAVAN RATHNAYAKE is adjudged the Player of the Match for his knock of 60 (28). He says that the wicket was really good and he just played his natural game. Adds that he likes to play spin bowling and he likes to rotate his strike. On being asked as to what he likes more - spin or pace - Rathnayake says that he enjoys both but he plays spin better, according to him. He further says that the team is great as everyone supports him and ends by saying that they will look to win their next game as well.
... THE PRESENTATION ...
Meanwhile, it was a solid outing for the Sri Lankans. Almost like a warmup match. They ironed out their flaws and put up their best performance with both bat and ball in a while. Yes, their opponents were not that great, but that is not Lanka's problem. Sometimes, it takes one good match to get your form back and the home side will hope that is just the case. They will be eager to prove that they are not a one-man team. Please stay tuned for the presentation ...
Chasing 226 was no easy feat and Oman were already up against it from the start. The Lankan bowlers came out breathing fire and nicked out three inside the Powerplay. There was a bit of a fightback, from Mohammad Nadeem and Wasim Ali, with the duo adding 42 for the 4th wicket. But that was it. Wasim fell and from 78/3, Oman crumbled to 109 all out. It was a total team effort from the Lankans, where, barring Dushan Hemantha, everyone did well.
The day began with a lot of promise for Oman. They came into this clash full of confidence, aiming to take advantage of Sri Lanka's stuttering middle order and a bowling attack which had not done too well against Ireland. And they began well too, nipping out both the openers inside the Powerplay. But then, the middle order came unstuck against Oman and the bowlers got a hiding. A trio of half centuries from Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake and skipper Dasun Shanaka just pushed the Team In Red on the back foot and they just had no answers as they conceded 183 runs in 14.5 overs after the second wicket of Pathum Nissanka fell.
Mission accomplished. They planned to win convincingly and have executed their plans to perfection. Yes, Sri Lanka were always favourites to win this match but to do it without Wanindu Hasaranga sends out a strong message to Australia whom the Lankans play next. Not too many celebrations with Oman also looking glum. A sad day for them.
End Of The Over 20 : 120/9
5 Runs
- 119.1
- 019.2
- 119.3
- 1 WD 19.4
- 119.4
- 119.5
- 019.6
M. Nadeem
53 (56)
J. Odedra
4 (12)
M. Pathirana
3-0-11-0
19.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
A dot ball to end the proceedings. A low full toss, slinging down the leg side, Mohammad Nadeem clips it through mid-wicket but cannot beat the fielder. SRI LANKA WIN BY 105 RUNS!
19.5
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Jay Odedra
Full and around off, Jay Odedra reaches out and pushes it through the covers for another single.
19.4
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
On middle and leg, tucked through square leg for a single.
19.4
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
WIDE. Slower ball, short in length, Nadeem slashes but misses.
19.3
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Jay Odedra
Nice and full, outside off, Jay Odedra steers it through cover for a single.
19.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Jay Odedra
A bit slower, on middle, Jay Odedra blocks it to mid on.
19.1
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
A yorker, on middle, Mohammad Nadeem gets his bat down in time and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
How cute is this? At the age of 43, Mohammad Nadeem becomes the oldest player to score a half century in a Men's T20 World Cup. He has broken Sanath Jayasuriya's record, who scored a half century at the age of 39, against West Indies in Nottingham in 2009! And who is the current coach of the Lankans? Boy o boy, the Matara Mauler would have enojoyed that. Right. Matheesha Pathirana to close things out. 2-0-6-0 so far.
End Of The Over 19 : 115/9
3 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 018.4
- 118.5
- 118.6
M. Nadeem
51 (53)
J. Odedra
2 (9)
D. Wellalage
4-0-17-1
18.6
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Short and outside off, Nadeem cuts it through point for a run.
18.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Jay Odedra
Floated, around off, Odedra comes down the track and hits it off the inner half of the bat towards long on for a single.
18.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Jay Odedra
Full and around off, Jay Odedra defends.
18.3
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Fifty up for Mohammad Nadeem! Much fuller, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes it to cover for a single. This is his third T20I fifty. Something to cheer for Oman, as the entire dugout stands up to applaud with joy and respect.
18.2
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Flatter, on off, Mohammad Nadeem blocks it back to the bowler.
18.1
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Much fuller, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes it to the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 18 : 112/9
3 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 017.6
J. Odedra
1 (7)
M. Nadeem
49 (49)
K. Mendis
2-0-10-1
17.6
0
Kamindu Mendis To Jay Odedra
Down the leg side, Jay clips it behind where it is taken nicely by Pathum Nissanka at leg slip. A small shout for a catch but it is not entertained. Probably hit the pad.
17.5
1
Kamindu Mendis To Mohammad Nadeem
Around off, nudged through mid-wicket for a single.
17.4
0
Kamindu Mendis To Mohammad Nadeem
Landed around off, holds up a touch, spinning away, with extra bounce, Mohammad Nadeem pushes it away.
17.3
1
Kamindu Mendis To Jay Odedra
Flatter, on off, Jay Odedra looks to flick it but miscues it to mid-wicket for a single.
17.2
0
Kamindu Mendis To Jay Odedra
Much fuller, outside off, Jay Odedra pushes it to cover. He wanted a single but was sent back by Mohammad Nadeem.
17.1
1
Kamindu Mendis To Mohammad Nadeem
Short ball, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes it to the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 17 : 109/9
1 Runs
- 116.1
- W 16.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
J. Odedra
0 (4)
M. Nadeem
47 (46)
D. Wellalage
3-0-14-1
16.6
0
Dunith Wellalage To Jay Odedra
Floated outside off, Jay blocks it out.
16.5
0
Dunith Wellalage To Jay Odedra
Tossed up, around off, Odedra lunges to defend.
16.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Jay Odedra
Full, around off, Jay Odedra defends.
16.3
0
Dunith Wellalage To Jay Odedra
Quicker, on off, Jay Odedra blocks it back to the bowler.
Onto the last batter. Jay Odedra it will be, replacing Sufyan Mehmood. Still 22 balls left. Can Oman play out their 20 overs? For now, Odedra's first aim will be to play for Nadeem's half century.
16.2
W
Dunith Wellalage To Shah Faisal OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Dunith Wellalage strikes. That is smart from Dunith Wellalage. He gives it air, on off, Shah Faisal gets low and looks to slog it but mistimes it. The ball goes in the air towards backward square leg where Pathum Nissanka takes a good catch.
16.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Short, on off, Mohammad Nadeem pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 108/8
1 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
S. Faisal
1 (7)
M. Nadeem
46 (45)
M. Theekshana
4-0-11-0
15.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Shah Faisal
Full and around off, pushed away.
15.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Shah Faisal
The carrom ball, around off, defended.
15.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Shah Faisal
Full, around middle, Shah Faisal works it towards the leg side.
15.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Shah Faisal
Around middle, nudged to the leg side.
15.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Shah Faisal
Outside off, stabbed away.
15.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
Short, outside off, cut through point for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 107/8
7 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 414.3
- 014.4
- 114.5
- 014.6
S. Faisal
1 (2)
M. Nadeem
45 (44)
D. Hemantha
4-0-45-1
14.6
0
Dushan Hemantha To Shah Faisal
Very full, around off, Shah Faisal digs it out. Nearly gets a bottom edge back onto the stumps!
14.5
1
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
On middle and leg, a bit of turn, nudged behind square leg for a single.
14.4
0
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
Full, around off, Mohammad Nadeem reaches out and pushes it towards cover.
14.3
4
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
FOUR! Nicely played! Short and wide, Mohammad Nadeem reaches out to it and cuts it in the gap through backward point for a boundary.
14.2
1
Dushan Hemantha To Shah Faisal
Hemantha keeps it outside off, Shah Faisal taps it to cover for one more.
14.1
1
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
Full, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem eases it to point for a single.
Shah Faisal walks in next, at number 10, replacing Sufyan Mehmood.
End Of The Over 14 : 100/8
7 Runs
- 1 NB 13.1
- 113.1
- W 13.2
- 113.3
- 1 WD 13.4
- 013.4
- 213.5
- W 13.6
M. Nadeem
39 (40)
S. Mehmood
1 (1)
K. Mendis
1-0-7-1
13.6
W
Kamindu Mendis To Mohammad Nadeem OUT!
OUT! SUFYAAN MEHMOOD IS RUN OUT! A huge mixup and Sufyan Mehmood departs. Full, on middle, Mohammad Nadeem clips it to square leg for one. Sufyan Mehmood wanted a second run but there was no response from Mohammad Nadeem. Kamindu Mendis throws it to Kusal Mendis and Sufyan Mehmood was halfway. Easy run out for the keeper. Sufyan is not happy and gives an earful to the 43-year old!
13.5
2
Kamindu Mendis To Mohammad Nadeem
Tossed up, on off, Mohammad Nadeem chips it over extra cover for a brace.
13.4
0
Kamindu Mendis To Mohammad Nadeem
Full, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem swings hard but misses.
13.4
wd
Kamindu Mendis To Mohammad Nadeem
Wide! Way down the leg side, Mohammad Nadeem looks to flick it but misses.
13.3
1
Kamindu Mendis To Sufyan Mehmood
Much fuller, on off, Sufyan Mehmood knocks it down to long on for a single.
DRINKS BREAK. Minnow crushers. That's what Sri Lanka are fondly called. And they are living up to their name here. Nothing much to gain for Oman now, apart from batting on and playing out their 20 overs. Can Nadeem make it to the 50-run mark? Sufyan Mehmood walks in next, at number 9, replacing Nadeem Khan.
13.2
W
Kamindu Mendis To Nadeem Khan OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Kamindu Mendis strikes. More flight, outside off, Nadeem Khan looks to loft it but gets a top edge. The ball goes in the air towards long off. Dushmantha Chameera settles under it and completes the catch.
13.1
1
Kamindu Mendis To Mohammad Nadeem
Much fuller, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem chips it over mid off for just a single.
13.1
nb
Kamindu Mendis To Mohammad Nadeem
Much fuller, on off, Mohammad Nadeem looks to flick it but miscues it to cover. Oh, Kamindu Mendis has overstepped. NO BALL signalled. FREE HIT coming up...
Will Theekshana bowl out? Not right now. Kamindu Mendis has been given the ball.
End Of The Over 13 : 93/6
14 Runs
- 212.1
- 412.2
- 5 WD 12.3
- 112.3
- W 12.4
- 212.5
- 012.6
N. Khan
2 (2)
M. Nadeem
35 (35)
D. Hemantha
3-0-38-1
12.6
0
Dushan Hemantha To Nadeem Khan
Short and wide, Nadeem Khan swings hard but misses.
12.5
2
Dushan Hemantha To Nadeem Khan
Flighted up, on off, Nadeem Khan tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
The Oman innings is in tatters now. 78/3 has become 91/6! One Nadeem joins another. Nadeem Khan walks in next, at number 8, replacing Jiten Ramanandi.
12.4
W
Dushan Hemantha To Jiten Ramanandi OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! Excellent work behind the stumps from Kusal Mendis. Flatter, outside off, Jiten Ramanandi gets low and looks to slog it but misses. Kusal Mendis collects the ball and whips the bails off in a flash. The umpire goes upstairs to have a check and replays show that Jiten Ramanandi has nothing behind the crease. He walks back now and Oman are in deep trouble. 91/6 after 12.4 overs.
12.3
1
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
Full, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem eases it to cover for a single.
12.3
wd
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs for Oman. Hemantha darts it down the leg side, Mohammad Nadeem looks to sweep it but misses. The keeper fails to stop it as the ball races away to the fence at fine leg.
12.2
4
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
FOUR! Excellent timing from Mohammad Nadeem! Full and on off, Mohammad Nadeem makes room and drives it magnificently over extra cover for a boundary.
12.1
2
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
Nice and full, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem chips it over extra cover for a brace.
Hastening to a finish now, are we? Sri Lanka are into the Oman bowlers, one feels. Mohammad Nadeem walks in next, at number 7, replacing Vinayak Shukla.
End Of The Over 12 : 79/5
4 Runs
- 111.1
- 011.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- W 11.5
- W 11.6
V. Shukla
1 (1)
M. Nadeem
28 (32)
M. Theekshana
3-0-10-2
11.6
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Vinayak Shukla OUT!
OUT! VINAYAK SHUKLA IS RUN OUT! A direct hit at the batter's end and Vinayak Shukla looks in trouble. Full and outside off, Vinayak Shukla eases it to deep third for a brace. Kamil Mishara picks it well and hits the bullseye at the batter's end. The umpire checks and replays show that Vinayak Shukla was short. He walks back into the shed. Oman are 79/5 after 12 overs!
Vinayak Shukla walks in next, at number 6, replacing Wasim Ali.
11.5
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Wasim Ali OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Maheesh Theekshana keeps it short and outside off, Wasim Ali stays back and looks to cut it but misses it completely. Gets a faint edge and Kusal Mendis takes a good catch behind the stumps. There is a loud appeal and the finger goes up after a while. Wasim Ali walks back and Oman are 78/4 after 11.5 overs.
11.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
Good fielding in the deep! Quicker, on off, Mohammad Nadeem slogs it over mid-wicket. The fielder runs to his right and flicks the ball in with his right hand and saves the boundary. Keeps it to a single.
11.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Wasim Ali
Quicker, on middle, Wasim Ali slogs it over mid-wicket for a single.
11.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Wasim Ali
Fuller again, outside off, Wasim Ali blocks it to the fielder at backward point.
11.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
Much fuller, on middle, Mohammad Nadeem flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 75/3
14 Runs
- 010.1
- 610.2
- 610.3
- 010.4
- 110.5
- 110.6
M. Nadeem
26 (30)
W. Ali
26 (17)
D. Hemantha
2-0-24-0
10.6
1
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
Flatter again, on middle, Mohammad Nadeem sweeps it through square leg for a single.
10.5
1
Dushan Hemantha To Wasim Ali
Flatter, on middle, Wasim Ali chips it over mid on for a single.
10.4
0
Dushan Hemantha To Wasim Ali
Short and wide, Wasim Ali swings hard but misses.
10.3
6
Dushan Hemantha To Wasim Ali
SIX! Two sixes in two balls now for Wasim Ali! This one is a bit quicker, on middle, Wasim Ali gets low again and powers it over deep square leg for yet another six.
10.2
6
Dushan Hemantha To Wasim Ali
SIX! A full toss and he gets the treatment. A full toss, on middle and leg, Wasim Ali gets down on one knee and clatters it over deep square leg for a biggie.
10.1
0
Dushan Hemantha To Wasim Ali
Oh! Flighted up, down leg following the batter. Wasim Ali shuffles across and tries to cut it but misses.
Halfway stage reached. Oman are 61/3 and at the same stage, Sri Lanka were 96/2. Meanwhile, some worrying signs from the ground. The groundstaff is getting ready. They don't have the covers yet, but are ready, to be called in. It has gone pretty dark and overcast now. Just a slight delay to start this over as Kusal Mendis gets some treatment on his fingers. He hurt himself while trying to collect a ball in the previous Pathirana over. All in readiness now.
End Of The Over 10 : 61/3
2 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 19.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
M. Nadeem
25 (29)
W. Ali
13 (12)
M. Pathirana
2-0-6-0
9.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
Short ball, on leg, Mohammad Nadeem tries to pull it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls to the vacant region at silly point. Dot.
9.5
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Wasim Ali
Back of a length, on leg, Wasim Ali hops a bit and whips it towards square leg for another single.
9.4
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
Nice and full, on off, Mohammad Nadeem stays back and steers it through cover-point for just a single.
9.3
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
A touch fuller, on off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes it to the cover fielder. Three dots from Matheesha Pathirana now.
9.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
Beaten! Clever from Matheesha Pathirana. Slower one, outside off, and it keeps low. Mohammad Nadeem tries to drive it but gets beaten.
9.1
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
Nice and full, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem has a fiddle but misses.
Matheesha Pathirana returns. 1-0-4-0 so far.
End Of The Over 9 : 59/3
10 Runs
- 68.1
- 18.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- 18.6
M. Nadeem
24 (24)
W. Ali
12 (11)
D. Hemantha
1-0-10-0
8.6
1
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
Hemantha drags his length back, and keeps it outside off, Mohammad Nadeem cuts it to deep cover for one more.
8.5
1
Dushan Hemantha To Wasim Ali
Good comeback after the six on the first ball. Full, on middle, Wasim Ali clips it to mid-wicket for another run.
8.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
Dushan Hemantha keeps it full again, on middle, Mohammad Nadeem flicks it to square leg for one more.
8.3
0
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nadeem
Very full, on off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes it to the point fielder.
8.2
1
Dushan Hemantha To Wasim Ali
Much fuller, on middle, Wasim Ali clips it to square leg for a single.
8.1
6
Dushan Hemantha To Wasim Ali
SIX! BOOM! Welcome to the attack, Dushan Hemantha. Flighted up, on middle, Wasim Ali steps out and gets the pitch of the ball. He launches it straight back over the bowler's head for a biggie.
Dushan Hemantha has been introduced.
End Of The Over 8 : 49/3
7 Runs
- 07.1
- 1 LB 7.2
- 47.3
- 17.4
- 07.5
- 17.6
W. Ali
4 (8)
M. Nadeem
22 (21)
D. Shanaka
1-0-6-0
7.6
1
Dasun Shanaka To Wasim Ali
Slower, fuller, and on middle. Wasim Ali flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
7.5
0
Dasun Shanaka To Wasim Ali
Good length again, on off, Wasim Ali pushes it to the cover fielder.
7.4
1
Dasun Shanaka To Mohammad Nadeem
Hard length, on middle, Mohammad Nadeem turns it to square leg for a single.
7.3
4
Dasun Shanaka To Mohammad Nadeem
FOUR! Not where he intended but gets the result! Dasun Shanaka errs his line down the leg side, Mohammad Nadeem looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge. The ball races through the left of the diving keeper and finds the fence at fine leg.
7.2
lb
Dasun Shanaka To Wasim Ali
On a length, shaping in, down the leg side. Wasim Ali looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards deep third. They collect a leg bye.
7.1
0
Dasun Shanaka To Wasim Ali
Back of a length slower ball, on middle, Wasim Ali looks to paddle it but misses.
End Of The Over 7 : 42/3
6 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
W. Ali
3 (4)
M. Nadeem
17 (19)
D. Wellalage
2-0-13-0
6.6
1
Dunith Wellalage To Wasim Ali
Six singles from the over. Tidy from Dunith Wellalage. Flatter, on leg, Wasim Ali sweeps it but gets a bottom edge. The ball trickles towards backward square leg for another single.
6.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Wellalage drags his length back, on leg, Mohammad Nadeem tucks it to mid-wicket for one more.
6.4
1
Dunith Wellalage To Wasim Ali
Four singles so far. Full, on middle, Wasim Ali sweeps it to square leg for one again. Singles won't harm Sri Lanka a bit.
6.3
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Dunith Wellalage keeps it full again, on middle and leg, Mohammad Nadeem sweeps it through backward square leg for one more.
6.2
1
Dunith Wellalage To Wasim Ali
Flatter, on leg, Wasim Ali turns it towards backward square leg for a run.
6.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Nice and full, on off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes it to cover for a quick single.
End Of The Over 6 : 36/3
7 Runs
- 05.1
- 65.2
- 15.3
- 05.4
- W 5.5
- 05.6
W. Ali
0 (1)
M. Nadeem
14 (16)
D. Chameera
2-0-19-2
5.6
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Wasim Ali
Short, on middle and leg, Wasim Ali hops a bit and blocks it to the leg side. Dot to end the over.
DRINKS BREAK! Sri Lanka are well on top after a dominant batting display and a clinical start with the ball. Chasing a massive target, Oman are in deep trouble at 36 for 3 inside the Powerplay, with their top order already back in the dugout. They now need 190 runs from 85 balls and the asking rate is skyrocketing. Oman will need a special knock to pull off a miracle from here.
5.5
W
Dushmantha Chameera To Hammad Mirza OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! The change of pace does the trick for Dushmantha Chameera. On a length, outside off, and a bit slower too. Hammad Mirza stays back and looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball goes miles up in the air. Kamil Mishara at mid-wicket settles underneath it and completes the catch. Oman are 36/3 after 5.5 overs.
5.4
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Hammad Mirza
Hard length, on off, Hammad Mirza blocks it back to the left of the bowler.
5.3
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Nadeem
Back of a length, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem guides it to backward point for a run.
5.2
6
Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Nadeem
SIX! They needed that desperately! That was some shot from Mohammad Nadeem. On a length, on off, Mohammad Nadeem makes room and powers it over extra cover for a biggie.
5.1
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Nadeem
Back of a length, angling in, on middle. Mohammad Nadeem looks to pull it but wears it on his rib cage.
End Of The Over 5 : 29/2
7 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 44.5
- 24.6
H. Mirza
9 (10)
M. Nadeem
7 (13)
D. Wellalage
1-0-7-0
4.6
2
Dunith Wellalage To Hammad Mirza
Flatter, on middle and leg, Hammad Mirza clips it through square leg for a brace.
4.5
4
Dunith Wellalage To Hammad Mirza
FOUR! Nicely played! Short, on middle and leg, Hammad Mirza stays in his crease and pulls it powerfully over mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Hammad Mirza
Fired in, on off, Hammad Mirza looks to flick it but edges an inside edge onto his pads. Dot.
4.3
1
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Tossed up, on off, Mohammad Nadeem chips it to wide long off for a run.
4.2
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Nice and full, on off, Mohammad Nadeem drives it to the cover fielder. Dot.
4.1
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammad Nadeem
Short, on off, Mohammad Nadeem taps it on the bounce back to the bowler.
The clouds are building up overhead! Sri Lanka are rushing through the overs to complete 5 overs soon.
End Of The Over 4 : 22/2
3 Runs
- 13.1
- 13.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 13.6
M. Nadeem
6 (10)
H. Mirza
3 (7)
M. Theekshana
2-0-6-1
3.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
Short, on off, Mohammad Nadeem eases it back to the right of the bowler for a single.
3.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
Very full, on off, Mohammad Nadeem taps it to mid off. The fielder stops it with a slide to his right.
3.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
Quicker, on middle, Mohammad Nadeem tries to flick it but miscues it to the point fielder.
3.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
Short, on off, Mohammad Nadeem blocks it back towards the bowler.
3.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hammad Mirza
Full, on middle, Hammad Mirza knocks it down the ground for a run.
3.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
Maheesh Theekshana darts it on leg, Mohammad Nadeem nudges it through backward square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 19/2
4 Runs
- 22.1
- 02.2
- 1 WD 2.3
- 12.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
H. Mirza
2 (6)
M. Nadeem
4 (5)
M. Pathirana
1-0-4-0
2.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Hammad Mirza
Short and wide outside off, Hammad slashes but misses.
2.5
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Hammad Mirza
A good bouncer. Well directed, around middle, at head height. Mirza ducks just in time.
2.4
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Hammad Mirza
On a length, wide outside off, slanting away, Hammad Mirza lets it be. The ball just about flirts with the wide line but is deemed legal.
2.3
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
On a length, outside off, MN punches it through the covers for a single.
2.3
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
WIDE. Pathirana loses his radar. Goes for the inswinger but spills it way down the leg side. The batter lets it be and the keeper dives full stretch to his left to stop the ball.
2.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
On a length, wide outside off, 142.5 kph, Nadeem shoulders arms. This is the difference. Not a single ball crossed 130 kph when Oman's seamers were bowling.
2.1
2
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nadeem
Full and outside off, outswing, Mohammad Nadeem reaches out and drives it through the covers for a couple. 209 more needed from 107 balls.
Change? Surprising. Just the one over for Chameera. Matheesha Pathirana has been given the ball. Could it be for a change of ends for Chameera?
End Of The Over 2 : 15/2
3 Runs
- W 1.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 01.4
- 21.5
- 01.6
H. Mirza
2 (3)
M. Nadeem
1 (2)
M. Theekshana
1-0-3-1
1.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hammad Mirza
Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler. A wicket and 3 runs from the over. Solid start.
1.5
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Hammad Mirza
On middle and off, Hammad clips it through mid on for a couple.
1.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hammad Mirza
Fired in, around off, Mirza works it through mid-wicket but cannot find the gap.
1.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
Short, around off, Nadeem clips it through square leg for a single.
1.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Nadeem
That's close as well. The batter simply did not pick it. The carrom ball, outside off, Mohammad Nadeem looks to drive but is beaten.
1.1
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Aamir Kaleem OUT!
OUT! LBW! That looked pretty close but Kaleem has reviewed it. Full, around off, Aamir Kaleem got down and across to sweep but missed and was hit on the pads. Theekshana appealed and the umpire raised his finger. The two batters had a chat and then Kaleem decided to send it upstairs. UltraEdge detects no wood involved but Ball Tracking comes as a heartbreak. Umpire's call on both, impact and hitting the stumps! Marginally clipping the off stump! Oman don't lose a review but lose 2 wickets in two balls as Aamir Kaleem departs for 6 (5). Mohammad Nadeem walks in at number 4.
Early troubles for Oman as they lose their 10th wicket out of 11 in this tournament to pace. Hammad Mirza walks in next, at number 3, replacing his skipper, Jatinder Singh. Maheesh Theekshana will share the new ball from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 12/1
12 Runs
- 00.1
- 40.2
- 5 WD 0.3
- 10.3
- 10.4
- 10.5
- W 0.6
J. Singh
1 (2)
A. Kaleem
6 (4)
D. Chameera
1-0-12-1
0.6
W
Dushmantha Chameera To Jatinder Singh OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! That's a beauty of a nut and Jatinder Singh's game is done. On a length, around middle and off. Jatinder looks to defend but the ball then pitches and nibbles away off the seam. Goes past the outside edge and hits the off stump. Nothing much that any batter could have done on that occasion. Just too good a ball, don a hat to the bowler and walk off. The skipper departs for 1 (2) and Oman are 12/1, needing another 214 runs from 114 balls!
0.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Aamir Kaleem
On a length, outside off, pulled towards fine leg for a run.
0.4
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Jatinder Singh
On middle and leg, worked through square leg for a single to get off the mark.
0.3
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Aamir Kaleem
Direct hit could have had Jatinder. On middle and off, angling away, AK pushes it towards point and sets off for a quick single. His skipper is a bit late in responding as the fielder from point comes charging in. Swoops on the ball but his direct hit goes very wide of the stumps at the striker's end. Could have been four overthrows but the fielder from square leg backs up well.
0.3
wd
Dushmantha Chameera To Aamir Kaleem
FIVE WIDES! Good pace and good bounce and would have been a top nut, but for a right hander. On a length, down the leg side, Aamir looks to tuck it away but the ball pitches, seams further down and bounces as well. Beats the bat and the diving keeper to his right as well, racing to the fine leg fence. 217 more needed from 117 balls.
0.2
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Aamir Kaleem
FOUR! That's well played. Chameera goes for a repeat of the previous ball but ends up bowling a half volley down the leg side. Kaleem connects this time and whips it behind square leg for the first run and boundary of the run chase.
0.1
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Aamir Kaleem
Right up in the blockhole first up. Around the leg stump, Aamir Kaleem looks to flick but plays all around it and misses, getting hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for LBW but is not too keen for the review. That might have been heading down the leg side.
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Batsmen
- Aamir Kaleem
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- Nadeem Khan
- Sufyan Mehmood
- Shah Faisal
- Jay Odedra
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Weather Overcast
- Toss Oman won the toss and elected to field
- Result Sri Lanka beat Oman by 105 runs
- Player of the Match Pavan Rathnayake
- Umpire Richard Kettleborough (ENG), Wayne Knights (NZ) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)
- Referee Dean Cosker (ENG)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Sri Lanka 225/5 in 20.0 overs
- Sri Lanka 200/5 in 18.2 overs
- D Shanaka 7th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 19 balls (2x4) (5x6)
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 22 balls between KG Mendis (8) and D Shanaka (42)
- Sri Lanka 152/3 in 15.3 overs
- KG Mendis 19th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 39 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 136/3 in 13.3 overs
- P Rathnayake maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- Sri Lanka 100/2 in 10.4 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between KG Mendis (17) and P Rathnayake (31)
- KG Mendis dropped on 21 by W Ali in 7.4 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 58/2
- Sri Lanka 52/2 in 5.4 overs
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 42/2 in 5.1 overs
- Referral 2 (5.1): OMA against P Nissanka (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, OMA: 1)
- Referral 1 (2.5): OMA against KG Mendis (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, OMA: 1)
- M Nadeem 3rd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 52 balls (3x4) (1x6)
- Oman 100/7 in 13.6 overs
- Drinks: Oman 95/7 in 13.2 overs
- Oman 55/3 in 8.1 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Oman 36/3
- Drinks: Oman 36/3 in 5.5 overs
- Referral 1 (1.1): A Kaleem against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, OMA: 2) (Retained)
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