ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 16: SL vs OMN, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs
Sri Lanka take on Oman in Match 16 at Pallekele, with warm and slightly humid conditions expected as they aim to continue their strong run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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Sri Lanka will compete in Match 16 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Oman on the 12th of February at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This is a crucial match for Sri Lanka in the Group stage.
Sri Lanka began their tournament with a good victory and have a balanced look in batting and bowling. They have received a decent contribution from the top order batting lineup, and the bowling department is handling the game quite well while defending the target. With the boost of winning, home conditions, and momentum on their side, Sri Lanka will look to extend their winning spree. Oman is entering the game against Sri Lanka following a tough loss in their previous game. Their batting department did not perform well in the last match, and they would now require a better show from the top order to compete strongly.
SL vs OMN: Weather Report
The weather forecast for Pallekele will be warm and humid. It may remain partly cloudy, and there may be little chance of rain. Temperatures are likely to range between 25°C and 30°C, producing typical tropical conditions for cricket.
SL vs OMN: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Stats (T20Is)
- Matches played: 31
- Average first-innings score: 166
- Average second-innings score: 146
- Teams winning batting first: 48%
- Teams winning bowling first: 45%
- Highest total: 263/3
- Lowest total: 81/3
- Highest chase: 177/6
- Lowest total defended: 125/8
See Also: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: SL vs OMN Today Match Prediction – 16th Match, Who Will Win Today?
SL vs OMN: Predicted Playing XIs
Sri Lanka (SL):
Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Oman (OMN):
Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Aamir Kaleem, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Jay Odedra
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