Sri Lanka vs Oman: Where to watch the match, what is the team update, know complete details

Today (February 12) at Pallekele ground, the teams of Sri Lanka and Oman will face each other for the first time in this format. Sri Lanka had defeated Ireland in their first match but before this match they have suffered a big blow in the form of Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

On the other hand, Oman team will enter the field with the intention of forgetting the crushing defeat against Zimbabwe and making a comeback. The team’s batting was a complete flop in the last match, so captain Jatinder Singh will have a big responsibility.

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Pitch and weather conditions

The Pallekele pitch may help the fast bowlers in the beginning but as the game progresses, the spinners can show their magic of spin.

There will be opportunities for batsmen to score runs here also. However, a matter of some concern for the fans is that there is a 65% chance of rain in Kandy, which may spoil the match.

Everyone’s eyes will be on these players

Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis and Kamil Mishara are in excellent form in batting, while wickets will be expected from Dushmantha Chameera in bowling.

Oman’s Vinayak Shukla and Jatinder Singh will be responsible for scoring runs, while Sufyan Mahmood can become a threat to Sri Lanka in bowling.

probable playing eleven

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Pawan Ratnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Velalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Mahesh Theekshana and Mathisha Pathirana.

Oman: Jatinder Singh (captain), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonawale, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Mahmood, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faesal and Shakeel Ahmed.

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Where and how to watch?

This match will start at 11:00 am according to Indian time. On TV you can watch it on Star Sports and on mobile its live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app.