ZIM vs OMN Prediction Match 8 - Who Will Win Today? ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe to play Oman in T20 World Cup 2026 [Source: @ZimCricketv, @TheOmanCricket/X.com]

In the eighth fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Zimbabwe will take on Oman. The match will be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on February 9 at 3:00 PM IST.

Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, will reportedly focus on improving batting fluency and bowling discipline in the middle overs.

Oman, however, feels this is a good opportunity to try themselves against stronger opponents, and Jatinder Singh is at the forefront. So overall, expect competitive cricket and purposeful experimentation from both sides. 

ZIM vs OMN: Current form (last 5 games)

ZIM vs OMN: Key player battles

Sikandar Raza vs Aamir Kaleem

This contest features two of the most influential all-rounders on show. Aamir Kaleem comes with confidence after a good performance in recent matches, and Sikandar Raza remains the backbone of Zimbabwe's batting and bowling lineups. Their performances have the potential to greatly influence the match momentum at critical stages.

Blessing Muzarabani vs Jatinder Singh

Blessing Muzarabani’s height and steep bounce will be a stern challenge early on. Jitendra Singh’s attacking style at the top order makes this a high-risk, high-reward matchup. The result of this battle may well set the tone for the powerplay.

Brian Bennett vs Sufyan Mehmood

Zimbabwe are expected to persist with Brian Bennett at the top of the order, backing him to capitalise on the powerplay and the fielding restrictions. His intent in the opening overs will be crucial to setting a strong platform. Sufyan Mehmood, entrusted with the new ball, will look to strike early and disrupt Zimbabwe’s plans with pace and movement.

ZIM vs OMN: Toss prediction

The toss could play a key role at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. With warm and humid conditions expected and a quick outfield on offer, captains may prefer to bowl first and assess conditions under lights. 

Dew could also come into play as the match progresses, which makes the chase a little easier. Additionally, batting becomes more comfortable in the evening, so teams winning the toss are likely to back their bowling early and plan a controlled chase later.

ZIM vs OMN 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay: 40/3

Final score: 140

ZIM vs OMN 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay: 45/2

Final score: 145

ZIM vs OMN top players prediction

ZIM’s top players prediction

Probable best batters

Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Brendan Taylor

Probable best bowlers

Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza

OMN’s top players prediction

Probable best batters

Jatinder Singh, Mohammad Nadeem, Karan Sonavale

Probable best bowlers

Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shah Faisal

Who will hit the most sixes in the ZIM vs OMN Match 8?

Sikandar Raza

Who will hit the most fours in the ZIM vs OMN Match 8?

Jatinder Singh

ZIM vs OMN Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 8?

Zimbabwe will start this match as slight favourites, mainly due to their experience and stronger all-round balance. They have players who are used to pressure situations in global events. Sikandar Raza remains the key figure with both bat and ball. 

Oman, however, cannot be taken lightly. They arrive with confidence and recent wins in Sri Lankan conditions. Their bowling attack has the discipline to keep things tight. 

The pitch at Colombo should suit batting, making the chase important. The toss could play a big role. Overall, Zimbabwe have the edge, but Oman have enough firepower to spring a surprise if they start well.