By Rootsalert Global Desk|12-Febraury-2026
Dasun Shanaka’s Blistering 19-Ball 50 Powers Sri Lanka to Dominant Total as Oman Struggle in Chase – Full Scorecard & Highlights from Pallekele
The Sri Lanka national cricket team delivered a dominant batting display against the Oman national cricket team in their Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 12, 2026. Sri Lanka posted a massive 225/5 in their 20 overs after Oman opted to field first, setting up what looks like a commanding victory chase for the visitors.
Sri Lanka’s innings was powered by three explosive half-centuries that lit up the scoreboard and marked a strong response from the co-hosts. Opener Pathum Nissanka fell early for 13 (lbw to Sufyan Mehmood), and Kamil Mishara added just 8 before being bowled by Jay Odedra. But the middle order took charge from there.
Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with a composed 61 off 45 balls, providing stability while the big hitters went to work. Pavan Rathnayake smashed 60 in fine style, and captain Dasun Shanaka stole the show with a blistering 50 off just 19 balls—the fastest fifty by a Sri Lankan in T20I history—blasting the Oman bowlers in the death overs. Kamindu Mendis finished unbeaten on 19, helping push the total with some late fireworks, including consecutive sixes.
The Sri Lankan batting lineup overwhelmed Oman, posting the second-highest score for Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup history and the highest of the tournament so far. The last four overs alone yielded 65 runs, underlining the home side’s aggressive intent.
In reply, Oman struggled from the outset in their chase of 226. They lost early wickets, with Jatinder Singh departing for a duckish 1 off 2 balls. By the 6.5-over mark, Oman were reeling at 41/3, needing 185 more runs off 79 balls. Dushmantha Chameera picked up key scalps, including Hammad Mirza for 9, as Sri Lanka’s bowlers tightened the screws.
Key performers from the keywords in trends like Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Sufyan Mehmood (who got Nissanka), and Jatinder Singh all featured prominently in the action.
This emphatic performance puts Sri Lanka in a strong position to secure consecutive wins in the tournament and boost their Super 8 hopes. Oman face an uphill battle to pull off a massive upset against the rampaging hosts.
Full Scorecard Summary (Sri Lanka Innings – 225/5 in 20 overs):
- Pathum Nissanka: 13 (lbw Sufyan Mehmood)
- Kamil Mishara: 8 (b Jay Odedra)
- Kusal Mendis: 61 (run out)
- Pavan Rathnayake: 60 (b Jiten Ramanandi)
- Dasun Shanaka: 50 (c Nadeem b Jiten Ramanandi)
- Kamindu Mendis: 19*
- Dunith Wellalage: 6*
- Extras: 8 (lb 4, nb 2, w 2)
- Fall of wickets: Early losses, but middle-order surge.
Oman innings update (as match progressed): 41/3 (6.5 overs), with early breakthroughs for Sri Lanka’s pace attack.
Stay tuned for the final result—Sri Lanka look set for a comfortable win in this SL vs Oman T20 matchup!
