Colombo, Sri Lanka – Web Desk: In the 20th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, Ireland delivered a commanding performance, defeating Oman by 96 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
Chasing Ireland’s massive total of 235/5, Oman was bowled out for 139 runs. Luckran Tucker starred with an unbeaten 94 off 51 balls, while George Dockrell remained not out on 34 off 9 balls, guiding Ireland to one of the highest scores in the tournament’s history.
Aamer Kaleem (50) and Hammad Mirza (46) were the top performers for Oman. Notably, Aamer Kaleem became the oldest player to score a half-century in any ICC event at 44 years and 86 days. Ireland’s bowling attack was led by Josh Little (3 wickets), with Matthew Humphries and Barry McCarthy taking 2 wickets each, and Dockrell picking up one.
Ireland initially lost its fourth wicket at 64 in the 7.3rd over, but an aggressive partnership of 101 runs between Tucker and Gareth Delany turned the game. Delany contributed 56 runs, and Tucker later added 70 runs with Dockrell, ensuring Ireland’s record total.
This 235-run innings is the largest in this T20 World Cup edition and the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history, marking the fifth instance of a 200+ score in a single tournament edition.
