T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka Thrash Oman by 105 Runs, Register Second Straight Win

Sri Lanka delivered a clinical all-round performance to register a thumping 105-run win over Oman and continue their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup, making it two victories in as many matches.

Batting first, the co-hosts piled up a formidable 225 on the board — the highest total recorded in the 2026 edition so far — powered by explosive half-centuries from Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis and skipper Dasun Shanaka. Oman never looked in the hunt during the chase and eventually managed only 120 for nine, handing Sri Lanka a comprehensive victory.

Sri Lanka had a shaky start after losing Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara early in the powerplay, but Rathnayake’s aggressive 60 off just 28 deliveries shifted the momentum. Kusal Mendis then anchored the innings with a composed 61 from 45 balls, ensuring the hosts built a strong platform through the middle overs.

The final flourish came from captain Dasun Shanaka, who walked in during the 14th over and turned the game decisively in Sri Lanka’s favour. Under scrutiny following a lean run of form, Shanaka produced a stunning counterattack, smashing a 19-ball half-century that included two boundaries and five towering sixes. The knock marked the fastest T20I fifty by a Sri Lankan, eclipsing his own previous record of a 20-ball half-century against India in 2023. Sri Lanka finished on 225 for five, their second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.

Oman’s chase never gathered momentum against disciplined Sri Lankan bowling. Only two batters managed to reach double figures, with veteran Muhammad Nadeem fighting a lone battle. The 40-year-old remained unbeaten on 53 after a patient effort, while Wasim Ali contributed 27 from 20 balls. The rest of the batting line-up struggled to cope with the pressure and regular wickets, as Oman limped to 120 for nine.

The victory builds on Sri Lanka’s 20-run win over Ireland in their opening match and strengthens their position in the group. They will next face Australia at the same venue on Monday in what promises to be a crucial contest. Oman, meanwhile, will look to regroup ahead of their clash against Ireland in Colombo on Saturday.

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