Ireland beat Oman by 96 runs after posting 235/5, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the T20 World Cup 2026 alive.
Ireland kept their T20 World Cup 2026 hopes alive with a commanding 96-run win over Oman. After being asked to bat, Ireland piled up 235/5, a total that proved far beyond Oman’s reach. Oman never threatened the chase and slumped to a third heavy defeat, ending their campaign with one match remaining.
Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker led the charge with an unbeaten 94 off 51 balls. He steadied the innings early before accelerating late. Ireland exploded in the closing stages, smashing 86 runs in the last 4 overs. Gareth Delany and George Dockrell supplied the late surge with aggressive hitting.
Ireland’s bowlers shared wickets and added two run-outs to seal win. Both teams entered the match with two losses, sitting at the bottom of Group B. Sri Lanka, Australia, and Zimbabwe lead the standings. The defeat eliminates Oman, while Ireland retains a mathematical chance ahead of a crucial match against Zimbabwe next week.
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