Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, Pitch Report, Weather Report For IRE vs OMN- Match 22, T20 World Cup 2026

SSC Colombo pitch and weather report [Source: X]

The 22nd Match of Group B in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will see Ireland take on Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on February 14. The match will be live for fans from 11:00 AM IST.

Both teams are searching for their first points of the tournament, having lost their opening two matches. Ireland currently sit fourth in the group with a net run rate of -2.175, while Oman are fifth with a -4.306 NRR, making this clash crucial for pride and momentum.

Ireland will rely heavily on Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker to anchor the batting with Paul Stirling out of the tournament, while the bowling unit, led by Mark Adair and Matthew Humphreys, has shown the ability to pick up wickets despite recent defeats. 

Oman, on the other hand, will look towards Vinayak Shukla and Mohammad Nadeem for stability with the bat, while Jiten Ramanandi and Sufyan Mehmood spearhead their bowling attack. With both teams desperate to stay alive in the competition, expect an intense contest as Ireland and Oman aim to revive their campaign in Colombo.

As both teams are ready to give it their all against each other, let's take a look at the weather and pitch report of the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo before Match 22 of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report for IRE vs OMN-  Match 22

(Sinhalese Sports Club Ground T20 World Cup 2026 stats)

The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground has been a venue offering decent contests between bat and ball so far in the T20 World Cup 2026. The average score ranged from 140 to 146 across the 3 matches played. Pacers have got better help here with 56.81% wickets, while spinners managed 43.18% of total wickets taken on this venue in this edition of World Cup.

While pacers dominate, it is noteworthy that spinners will come into play later into the game in the middle over phase as batters tend to settle. Nevertheless, spin and pace thrive means a tough time for batters. Matthew Humphreys, Ben White and George Dockrell will shine with spin, with Oman's Sufyan Mehmood, a special one to watch.

Nevertheless, captains who have won the toss here so far have elected to bowl two times out of three and have won in both cases. Hence, the captain winning the toss for IRE vs OMN clash will opt to bowl first here to better utilise the pitch.

Colombo Weather Report for IRE vs OMN- Match 22, T20 World Cup 2026

[Source: AccuWeather.com]

Colombo weather report for the IRE vs OMN T20I clash on 14 February indicates cloudy conditions with periods of rain expected in the afternoon. The temperature is set to hover around 30°C. Winds will blow from the north at 15 km/h, with gusts up to 32 km/h, which could aid seamers early on. 

There is a high 90% probability of precipitation, with around 15.3 mm of rain forecast and nearly three hours of rainfall with thunderstorms expected, raising concerns of interruptions as the day progresses. Cloud cover will remain dense at 95%.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the 22nd Group B clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup between Ireland and Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground promises a competitive battle, with conditions likely to play a significant role. The pitch has offered assistance to both pacers and spinners, with seamers enjoying slightly more success so far.

However, the weather forecast adds an extra layer of uncertainty to the contest. With a 90% chance of rain, possible thunderstorms, and heavy cloud cover expected, interruptions remain a strong possibility. 

Both Ireland and Oman may need to adapt quickly to shortened overs or revised targets if rain intervenes. Overall, while the surface suggests a balanced contest, the looming weather threat could ultimately have the final say in this crucial encounter for both sides.