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Ireland vs Oman: Do-or-Die T20 World Cup Clash
14 Feb
Summary
- Ireland captain Paul Stirling injured, out for the tournament.
- Both teams have lost their first two matches and face elimination.
- The winner keeps a mathematical chance of progressing in the T20 World Cup.

In a pivotal T20 World Cup clash on 2026-02-14, Ireland and Oman find themselves in a must-win situation. Both teams have suffered defeats in their opening two fixtures, placing them at the foot of the Group B standings. Ireland's chances have been further complicated by the injury to captain Paul Stirling, who is now sidelined for the remainder of the tournament. Lorcan Tucker will lead the Irish squad in Stirling's absence.
Oman, having experienced significant losses in their previous matches, will be eager to secure their first victory. The game is set to be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. For Ireland and Oman, this match represents their final opportunity to stay alive in the tournament; the victor will retain a mathematical possibility of progressing, while the loser will be officially eliminated from the T20 World Cup.




