Oman have won the toss and have opted to field.
Ireland have endured a difficult start to their campaign and are currently fourth in the group without a point. Their problems have been compounded by the injury to regular captain Paul Stirling, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. Sam Topping has been named as his replacement, while Harry Tector will lead the side on the field. The Irish team will rely on their experienced core, including Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, and Mark Adair, to provide stability, while young talents will be eager to make an impact.
Oman, captained by Jatinder Singh, are also winless after two matches and will be desperate to open their account. Players like Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem, and Vinayak Shukla will be key to their chances as they look to challenge Ireland in what could be a tightly contested match.
Historically, Ireland have dominated this matchup, winning four of the six previous encounters between the two sides, while Oman have claimed two victories. Both teams have had identical recent form, with two wins and three losses in their last five games, highlighting how evenly matched they are.
With both sides needing points urgently, fans can expect an intense and competitive battle in Colombo.
