Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker smashed an unbeaten 94 off 51 balls to propel Ireland to 235/5—their highest T20I total and second-highest in T20 World Cup history—before their bowlers crushed Oman by 96 runs in a Group B clash at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club on February 14, 2026. The emphatic win earns Ireland their first points in T20 World Cup 2026 and eliminates Oman from the tournament.
Ireland’s Batting Fireworks
After early losses of Tim Tector (0), Ross Adair (12), and Harry Tector, Tucker (94*) partnered Gareth Delany (56 off 30) for 113 runs, adding George Dockrell’s explosive 35 off 9 (three sixes). The final four overs yielded 93 runs, boosted by fielding lapses from Oman.
Oman’s Collapse
Chasing 236, Oman raced to 63/2 in the powerplay led by Aamir Kaleem’s 50 off 29 and Hammad Mirza’s 46, but crumbled to 139 all out in 18 overs. Josh Little took 3/16, with Matthew Humphreys grabbing 2/24; Barry McCarthy and others sealed the rout.
Tournament Implications
Tucker’s Player of the Match knock keeps Ireland’s Super 8 hopes alive after an opening loss, while Oman’s exit underscores their struggles against top sides.
