SL vs OMA Match 16 Results

9:24 AM IST The day began with a lot of promise for Oman. They came into this clash full of confidence, aiming to take advantage of Sri Lanka's stuttering middle order and a bowling attack which had not done too well against Ireland. And they began well too, nipping out both the openers inside the Powerplay. But then, the middle order came unstuck against Oman and the bowlers got a hiding. A trio of half centuries from Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake and skipper Dasun Shanaka just pushed the Team In Red on the back foot and they just had no answers as they conceded 183 runs in 14.5 overs after the second wicket of Pathum Nissanka fell.

9:22 AM IST We don't play franchise cricket - The captain of Oman, JATINDER SINGH, believes that his side was very positive in this game. Adds that one can't take much from the first game, but feels that his side was very much in the moment in this match. However, he honestly admits that Sri Lanka are a much better side and had plans for Oman. Goes on to acknowledge that 225 was a bit too much for his team.

9:21 AM IST One match done, two more to go! The action from Pallekele is done for the day, but we now head to the Wankhede, where Italy have chosen to bowl first against Nepal in the second match of the day. That should be a cracker of a contest. And then, in the evening, at 1.30 pm GMT, the first ball will be bowled in the India-Namibia contest in Delhi. Have fun. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

9:20 AM IST So Sri Lanka not only get back to the top of the table but also boost their net run rate to plus 3.125. They head on with full confidence into their next clash which is against Australia on Monday, 16th February, 2026, at this very same ground. Oman, well, are not officially out, but a run rate of minus 4.306 does not invoke much positivity. They don't have too much time to fret as they meet Ireland quickly next, on Saturday, 14th February, 2026, in Colombo at the SSC. They can only hope to be more positive from here on.

9:16 AM IST The captain of Sri Lanka - Dasun Shanaka says that they are pleased about the way they batted and they used the conditions well. Adds that Pavan Rathnayake and Kusal Mendis batted well in the middle and himself and Kamindu Mendis ended well. Says that they need to work in their sweeps and reverse sweeps and improve more. He adds that it is hard to replace Hasaranga but Dushan Hemantha has handled it well. Further says that the batters are doing well in building the partnerships and ends by saying that Pathum Nissanka will fire soon as well.

9:11 AM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Sri Lanka's PAVAN RATHNAYAKE is adjudged the Player of the Match for his knock of 60 (28). He says that the wicket was really good and he just played his natural game. Adds that he likes to play spin bowling and he likes to rotate his strike. On being asked as to what he likes more - spin or pace - Rathnayake says that he enjoys both but he plays spin better, according to him. He further says that the team is great as everyone supports him and ends by saying that they will look to win their next game as well.