Co-hosts Sri Lanka take on Oman at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium today in what will be a historic first-ever T20I between these nations. The hosts face a significant setback: Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury, leaving a significant void in their spin attack.
Replacement legspinner Dushan Hemantha must step up on a surface that traditionally favors slow bowlers. Meanwhile, Oman arrive desperate to bounce back after managing just 103 against Zimbabwe, needing vast improvement against spin to challenge the Lankans. Let’s explore where you can catch this Group B encounter live.
Sri Lanka vs Oman Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Oman (16th Match, Group B) |
| Date | Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Time | 11:00 AM LOCAL / 5:30 AM GMT / 11:00 AM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Where to Watch SL vs OMAN T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
Sri Lankan fans can watch the match live on TV Supreme and Dialog TV, with streaming available on ICC.tv and Sirasa TV.
Indian viewers can access the game on Star Sports, with streaming available on JioHotstar. International audiences can tune in via ICC.tv and official ICC broadcast partners in their respective regions.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Middle East | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
Sri Lanka vs Oman Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
Hasaranga’s tournament-ending hamstring injury forces Sri Lanka into a reshuffle, with legspinner Dushan Hemantha replacing him and likely making an immediate debut. s.
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
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report & Stats
Pallekele hosts its first World Cup 2026 fixture with a morning start. The venue is a spinner’s paradise where slow bowlers dominate.
Since 2024, teams batting first have won just two of seven T20Is here, with an average first-innings score of 159. Chasing has been preferred, making the toss crucial.
Hasaranga’s absence increases pressure on Maheesh Theekshana to exploit the gripping surface against Oman’s spin-vulnerable batting.
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T20 Stats At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 30 |
| Matches won batting first | 15 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 166 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 146 |
| Highest total recorded | 263/3 (20 Ovs) by AUS vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 88/10 (16 Ovs) by NZ vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 178/2 (18.4 Ovs) by PAK vs BAN |
| Lowest score defended | 133/10 (16.2 Ovs) by SL vs ENG |
