The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match number eight will take place between Zimbabwe and Oman at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Monday February 9. The match which begins at 3:00 PM IST serves as a critical Group-stage battle between the two teams who aim to establish an early tournament advantage. Zimbabwe (ZIM) Zimbabwe return to the T20 World Cup after missing the previous edition and will be eager to make a mark. The team now appears more stable under the leadership of Sikandar Raza because they have previously struggled during group stage matches at past tournaments. Zimbabwe has the ability to defeat any opponent because they possess a powerful top order and dependable all-rounders and their bowling performance has reached new heights. Oman (OMN) Oman may not be among the most experienced international teams but their consistent qualification record speaks volumes. The team has reached their fourth T20 World Cup appearance during the last five tournaments which demonstrates their ongoing development. Oman will play aggressive cricket as Jatinder Singh leads the team while they seek to defeat teams with higher rankings. They have done well in the warm-ups and will look to continue the momentum in the league games as well. ZIM vs OMN Match Details ZIM vs OMN T20I WC Match Details Match Zimbabwe vs Oman 8th T20I Match Date and Time Monday, February 9; 2:00 p.m. IST Venue Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo Broadcasting and live streaming TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar ZIM vs OMN T20 WC Pitch Report The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, is usually balanced. Batters can score freely early on but fast bowlers get good assistance especially with the new ball. As the match goes on spinners also come into play. Recent matches at this venue suggest that the total of around 150-160 can be challenging one for the chasing side. ZIM vs OMN T20 WC Weather Report Colombo will experience cloudy weather on Monday with temperatures reaching 32°C. The day will remain dry most of the time, but there are 10% chances of precipitation which might cause a slight hault. The humidity stays at 54% and winds blow at 21 km/h. ZIM vs OMN Head-to-Head Records This will be their first head-to-head match. ZIM vs OMN Probable XI Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava. Oman: Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Jatinder Singh (c), Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed. Players To Watch Out For in the ZIM vs OMN Match Brian Bennett | ZIM: Brian Bennett is expected to be Zimbabwe’s key batter in the tournament. He has been in excellent form scoring heavily at a high strike rate in recent matches. His ability to play a wide range of shots makes him a dangerous option at the top of the order. Sikandar Raza | ZIM: Raza carries immense experience in this format. He is someone who can win the game for his side with both bat and ball. The conditions at SSC will favour his bowling style, while his ability to add quick runs will help his side to achieve a decent total, just incase if the order fails to delivers. Aamir Kaleem | OMN: Aamir Kaleem will be a crucial player for Oman. He is comfortable against both spin and pace and can anchor the innings when needed. Kaleem’s batting will be vital if Oman are to post or chase a competitive total. ZIM vs OMN Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last 3 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first twice and bat first once. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch In the total of 3 T20I matches played at this venue so far, the teams that batted first have won once, while team chasing have won twice. ZIM vs OMN Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: ZIM (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 40-45 OMN Total: 135-155 Match Winner: Zimbabwe Scenario 2 Toss Winner: OMN (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 35-40 ZIM Total: 145-165 Match Winner: Zimbabwe Who will win today's ZIM vs OMN T20 World Cup match? Zimbabwe appear to have a stronger and more balanced squad, especially in batting and all-round depth. Back Zimbabwe to win this match and start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a positive note.