The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues with an exciting Group-stage clash as Zimbabwe take on Oman in Match 8 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, on Monday, February 9.
This will be the first-ever official T20I meeting between the two sides, making the contest even more special. Both teams will be eager to begin their World Cup campaign with a victory.
Zimbabwe, led by star all-rounder Sikander Raza, come into the tournament after a mixed run in warm-up matches — losing to Oman but bouncing back strongly against the Netherlands.
Oman, meanwhile, have looked sharp and confident, winning both their warm-up fixtures and carrying solid momentum into their opening World Cup game.
Zimbabwe vs Oman Match Details (ZIM vs OMA)
- Match: Zimbabwe vs Oman, Match 8 – Group Stage
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
- Start Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 2:30 PM IST
Where Will Zimbabwe vs Oman Be Played?
The Zimbabwe vs Oman T20 World Cup match will be hosted at the Sinhalese Sports Club Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Zimbabwe vs Oman Live Telecast in India
Indian viewers can watch the match live on television via:
📺 Star Sports Network
Zimbabwe vs Oman Live Streaming in India
Fans can stream the match online on:
📱 JioHotstar App & Website (subscription required)
Zimbabwe vs Oman Match Preview
Zimbabwe return to the Men’s T20 World Cup after missing the previous edition, and they will rely heavily on captain Sikander Raza, one of the world’s top-ranked all-rounders.
Young batter Brian Bennett has also been impressive, showing consistency during qualifiers and warm-ups.
Oman, playing their fourth T20 World Cup, have built a reputation as a disciplined associate side. With captain Jatinder Singh leading from the front, Oman will be confident of challenging Zimbabwe in Colombo.
With both teams evenly matched, this promises to be a thrilling contest.
Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe (Probable XI)
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brendan Taylor (wk), Bradley Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava
Oman (Probable XI)
Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmad, Jay Odedra
Head-to-Head Record
Zimbabwe and Oman will face each other for the first time in T20Is in Match 8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Full Squads
Zimbabwe Squad
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Graeme Cremer
Oman Squad
Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Shah Faisal, Mohammad Nadeem, Jay Odedra, Ashish Odedara, Shafiq Jan
FAQs – Zimbabwe vs Oman Live Streaming (T20 WC 2026)
1. Where can I watch Zimbabwe vs Oman live in India?
The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and streamed online on JioHotstar.
2. What time does the Zimbabwe vs Oman match start?
The match begins at 3:00 PM IST on Monday, February 9, 2026.
3. What is the toss time for Zimbabwe vs Oman?
The toss will take place at 2:30 PM IST.
4. Where is Zimbabwe vs Oman being played?
The match will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo.
5. Is Zimbabwe vs Oman available for free streaming?
No, the match requires a paid subscription on JioHotstar for streaming.
