Final result
Sri Lanka won by 105 runs
Player of the match: P Rathnayake
Result · T20 Internationals
Sri Lanka vs Oman Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 130Chase success · 77%POTM · P Rathnayake
Match preview & overview
Sri Lanka crush Oman by 105 runs at Pallekele as P Rathnayake takes Player of the Match
Sri Lanka Cricket beat Oman Cricket by 105 runs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on 12 February 2026. Oman won the toss and chose to field, but Sri Lanka made that decision look questionable almost immediately, posting 225/5 from their 20 overs. In reply, Oman lost 3 wickets inside the powerplay and never seriously threatened the target, eventually finishing on 120/9. P Rathnayake was awarded the Player of the Match.
The result puts Sri Lanka's T20I head-to-head record against Oman at 2–0. Both victories have been comprehensive: a 10-wicket win in 2023 and this 105-run margin in Kandy. For Oman, the two meetings have exposed a significant gap to a higher-ranked side.
Pitch report & venue insights
Cricket Stadium, Sector-16 — 13-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2019. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
13
T20 matches hosted
130
Avg 1st-innings score
119
Avg 2nd-innings score
77%
Chase success rate
36
Avg powerplay runs
46%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Sri Lanka post 225/5, well above venue average
Sri Lanka's 225/5 was a significant step up on Pallekele's average first-innings score of 208 across 106 T20I matches at the ground. Their death-overs phase (overs 16–20) contributed 79 runs for 2 wickets, keeping the total well out of Oman's reach.
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Oman's chase collapsed from the powerplay
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Toss winner chose to field and paid the price
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P Rathnayake named Player of the Match
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Sri Lanka's head-to-head record over Oman now stands at 2–0
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- At a venue where the average first-innings score is 208, totals around or above 225 may shift value in top-batter markets toward the side batting first.
- Oman's powerplay record in this match (36 runs, 3 wickets) suggests opener and early-wicket markets could be more predictive lines than outright result when significant gaps in quality exist.
- Sri Lanka's death-over capability (79 runs in the final five overs) makes total-runs and over/under lines potentially more informative than win-margin markets for their future fixtures at Pallekele.
- With a chase success rate of 51 per cent at Pallekele, toss-related markets have historically offered near-coin-flip value at this ground.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Sri Lanka vs Oman Cricket
Who won the Sri Lanka vs Oman T20I on 12 February 2026?
Sri Lanka Cricket won by 105 runs. They posted 225/5 batting first and dismissed Oman Cricket for 120/9 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
Who was Player of the Match in Sri Lanka vs Oman?
P Rathnayake was named Player of the Match for their contribution in this fixture at Pallekele on 12 February 2026.
What is the head-to-head record between Sri Lanka and Oman in T20Is?
Sri Lanka lead the head-to-head 2–0. Their first meeting was in 2023, which Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets, and their second was this match in 2026, won by 105 runs.
Where to watch Sri Lanka Cricket T20Is in the UK?
Sri Lanka's home T20I fixtures are typically available on Sky Sports Cricket in the United Kingdom, with streaming via Sky Go or a NOW TV day pass for those without a full subscription. Check Sky's broadcast listings ahead of each fixture for confirmation.
What did Oman score chasing 226 in Kandy?
Oman Cricket were bowled out for 120/9 in their chase of 226. They struggled from the outset, losing 3 wickets in the powerplay for just 36 runs, and never recovered in the middle or death overs.
What is the average score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20s?
Across 106 T20 matches at Pallekele, the average first-innings score is 208 and the average second-innings score is 182. The chase success rate is 51 per cent, making it roughly even between bat-first and field-first sides historically.