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The eighth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on the 9th at Sinhala Sports Club, Colombo, between Oman and Zimbabweth February 3:00 PM IST.
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ZIM vs OMN match preview:
Zimbabwe will take on Oman in the eighth match of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Stadium in Colombo on Monday, February 9, 2026, with the match scheduled to start at 3:00 PM IST. The game is therefore crucial for both teams as they head into their first match of this World Cup seeking to gain early momentum in Group B, which also features Australia, Sri Lanka and Ireland.
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Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, brings together a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent as they aim to translate a strong World Cup warm-up showing into competitive action here. Furthermore, Oman will go in full of confidence after a good preparation period and will look to use their balanced squad to challenge Zimbabwe’s squad. Therefore, the competition between the two sides in this game is very fierce as they compete for first place in the group.
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Although both teams are yet to taste victory in the 2026 World Cup, Zimbabwe’s depth and cricketing experience may give them some advantages, while Oman’s batting and bowling versatility will soon test their opponents. Additionally, the SSC pitch is conducive to late-game spin, so both teams will need to rotate their bowling options smartly and maintain the pressure in the crucial stages. Therefore, both sides tried to control the direction of the game from the beginning, and a tactical battle was expected.
ZIM vs OMN head-to-head record:
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team |
win the game |
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Zimbabwe |
0 |
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Oman |
0 |
ZIM vs OMN Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
30℃ |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitching behavior |
batting friendly |
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most suitable |
Pace and spin |
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Average score in first inning |
168 |
Chase team record:
ZIM vs OMN fight 11 seconds (prediction):
Zimbabwe hits 11:
1) We love Marumani (week)
2) Brian Bennett
3)Sikandar Raza©
4) Tony Monyoga
5) Ryan Burr
6) Dion Miles
7) Clive Madande
8) Wellington Masakaza
9) Blessings to Muzarabani
10) Richard Shipp
11) Bradley Evans
Oman beat 11:
1) Jatinder Singh©
2) Vinayak Shukla (week)
3) Mohammad Nadeem
4) Hamad Mirza
5) Wasim Ali
6) Karan Sonawale
7) Shah Faisal
8) Nadeem Khan
9) Sufyan Mahmoud
10) Jay Odedra
11) Shafiq Young
Top picks predictions and fantasy cricket tips for ZIM vs OMN Dream11:
Captain’s Picks:
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Sikandar Raza – Representing Zimbabwe as a right-handed batsman and off-spin all-rounder, he completed 2,883 runs and took 102 wickets in 127 T20Is, becoming the only Zimbabwean to complete the elite double of 2,500 runs and 100 wickets in the format. |
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Brian Bennett – A key young talent for Zimbabwe, the right-handed batsman and part-time spinner amassed 1,596 runs and 6 wickets in 52 T20I games and is regarded as one of the fastest-scoring openers in the country. |
Top picks:
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Mohammad Nadeem – Offers Oman a wealth of experience as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler, who continues to provide reliable all-round contributions with 768 runs and 40 wickets in 70 T20 games. |
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Jatinder Singh – A right-handed batsman for Oman, he has amassed 1,605 runs in 72 T20Is and holds the national record for the longest half-century by an Omani player in the format. |
Budget options:
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Jatinder Singh – A right-handed batsman for Oman, he has amassed 1,605 runs in 72 T20Is and holds the national record for the longest half-century by an Omani player in the format. |
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Wellington Masakadza – A left-arm orthodox spin bowler for Zimbabwe, he brings control, variety and consistent mid-wicket pressure with accurate spin bowling. |
ZIM vs OMN ICC T20 2026 World Cup Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
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team leader |
Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett |
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Vice captain |
Mohammad Nadeem and Jatinder Singh |
ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Goalkeepers – Brendan Taylor, Vinayak Shukla
- Batsmen – Jatinder Singh, Tadiwanash Malumani, Hammad Mirza
- All-rounder – Sikandar Raza ©, Ryan Burl, Mohammad Nadeem (vc), Hassnain Ali Shah, Brian Bennett
- Bowler – Blessings Muzarabani
ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Goalkeeper – Brendan Taylor
- Batsmen – Jatinder Singh (vc), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Hammad Mirza
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem, Brian Bennett ©
- Bowlers – Wellington Masakaza, Blessed Muzarabani
ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Today Prediction 8th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
Dream 11 Producers |
Dream11 points (last game) |
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Ashish Odedara |
6.0 credits |
That |
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Clive Madande |
7.0 credits |
That |
ZIM vs OMN Dream11 Today Prediction Match 8 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL captain selection |
Sikandar Raza |
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GL captain selection |
Brian Bennett |
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Punt Picks |
Wellington Hypothesis and Amir Kalin |
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Dream 11 combination |
2-3-5-1 |
ZIM vs OMN Match Winner Prediction:
Judging from the strength of the team, Zimbabwe is expected to win this game.
