ZIM vs OMAN Dream11 Prediction: Another exciting afternoon awaits at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground! Zimbabwe takes on Oman in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Match 8, often listed as the 7th in some schedules).
Oman carries real confidence after beating Zimbabwe in their recent warm-up game, but today is the real deal – first official T20I clash between these two sides.
ZIM vs OMAN Today Match Details
Match : Zimbabwe vs Oman, Group B
Date & Time : Monday, February 9, 2026 – 3:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)
Venue : Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo, Sri Lanka
Live Streaming : Star Sports Network (TV) | Disney+ Hotstar (App & Website)
Pitch Report & Conditions
The SSC pitch is known to be balanced but slowly turns into a spinner’s playground as the match goes on. Early on, fast bowlers can get some swing and seam thanks to the afternoon humidity. Middle overs become tough for batters facing quality spin.
Toss impact : Chasing teams have won about 60% of recent T20Is here. Still, posting 160+ usually puts you in a strong position.
Weather : Warm and humid around 33°C – no rain expected, so full game ahead!
Head-to-Head & Warm-up Boost
No official T20I history yet – this is their first-ever meeting in the format. But Oman has the psychological edge. In their warm-up on February 5, they chased down 188 to beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets. That win gives them belief they can trouble the Africans again.
Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Brendan Taylor, Bradley Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani / Graeme Cremer
Oman (OMAN) Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Mohammad Nadeem, Karan Sonavale, Jiten Ramanandi, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Jay Odedra
ZIM vs OMAN Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Tips
Must-Pick Players
- Sikandar Raza (ZIM) : All-round gold – bats, bowls, and leads the side.
- Brian Bennett (ZIM) : In great touch – smashed 56 off 28 recently.
- Jatinder Singh (OMAN) : Solid top-order anchor who rarely fails.
Smart Differentials
- Aamir Kaleem (OMAN) : Explosive – hit 80 in the warm-up.
- Shakeel Ahmed (OMAN) : Left-arm spin could be deadly on this turning track.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Safe pick : Sikandar Raza
- Risky but high-reward : Brian Bennett or Aamir Kaleem
Suggested Dream11 Team Wicketkeeper: Clive Madande / Vinayak Shukla Batters: Brian Bennett, Jatinder Singh, Tadiwanashe Marumani All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (C), Aamir Kaleem (VC), Ryan Burl Bowlers: Shakeel Ahmed, Blessing Muzarabani, Jay Odedra, Richard Ngarava
ZIM vs OMAN Today Match Prediction
Win Probability : Zimbabwe 60% | Oman 40%
Zimbabwe has more experience in big ICC events and a deeper squad. They’ll want to bounce back after that warm-up loss. But Oman’s spinners – especially Aamir Kaleem and Jay Odedra – can control the middle overs on this pitch. If they do that, another upset is very much on the cards.
Also Read: SCO vs ITA Today Match Prediction – SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction – T20 World Cup 2026 7th Match
This ZIM vs OMAN Today Match Prediction could go either way – expect a tight, entertaining game!
Who are you backing – Zimbabwe or the confident Oman side? Share your ZIM vs OMAN Dream11 team below and let’s see who nails the fantasy picks!
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