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T20 WC: All-round Ireland thrash Oman by 96 runs in Group B clash

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Ireland Stay Alive with Dominant 96-Run Victory Over Oman

By IANS News February 14, 2026 • 19:36 PM View: 201

Skipper Lorcan Tucker's batting masterclass, followed by Joshua Little impressive bowling, powered Ireland to an emphatic 96-run win over Oman in the do-or-die Group B clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 here at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Saturday.

Batting first, captain Tucker (94), Gareth Delany (56) and George Dockrell's 35 off 9 fired Ireland to 235/5, the highest total at this T20 World Cup and the second highest across all editions. Then, Joshua Little (3-16), Matthew Humphreys (2017) and Barry McCarthy (2-32) restricted Oman to 139 in 18 overs to seal the huge win.