T20 World Cup 2026: 3 Oman batters to watch out for

Oman secured qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after finishing second behind Nepal in the Super Six stage of the Asia-EAP Regional Qualifier. This result confirmed their fourth appearance at the global T20 event. Oman will be led by their all-time leading T20I run-scorer, Jatinder Singh, who returns as captain after missing out on the 2024 edition.

The team has been placed in Group B alongside co-hosts Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, and Zimbabwe, making consistency with the bat crucial for their chances. As Oman prepares for the tournament, their batters will play a vital role in setting competitive totals and challenging more established sides. 

Here are three Oman batters to watch out for at the T20 World Cup 2026:

Jatinder Singh

Jatinder Singh is the backbone of Oman’s batting line-up and one of the most experienced players in the squad. He moved to Oman in his early teens and represented the country at the Under-19 level before making his senior international debut in 2012 against Uganda. Since then, Jatinder has gone on to become Oman’s most capped international cricketer.

After making his T20I debut in July 2015, Jatinder initially batted in the middle order before establishing himself as a reliable opener in both T20 and 50-over formats. In 72 T20Is, he has scored 1605 runs, including nine half-centuries.

Vinayak Shukla

Vinayak Shukla has emerged as Oman’s first-choice wicketkeeper in T20Is, making an immediate impact with his aggressive stroke play. He made his T20I debut in December 2024 against Qatar and has quickly established himself as a valuable middle-order batter.

Despite being early in his international career, Shukla has shown maturity and composure. In 19 T20Is, he has scored 409 runs, including two fifties, and has often provided momentum during the middle overs.

Hammad Mirza

Wicketkeeper-batter Hammad Mirza made his T20I debut in October 2024, followed by his ODI debut a month later. Since then, he has become a regular feature in Oman’s line-up, even when not keeping wickets.

Mirza played a key role during Oman’s Asia Cup campaign, cementing his place in the middle order. In 23 T20Is, he has accumulated 406 runs, including three half-centuries, highlighting his ability to anchor innings and accelerate when required.

T20 World Cup 2026: Oman Squad

Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla (wk), Wasim Ali, Hammad Mirza (wk), Nadeem Khan, Karan Sonavale, Ashish Odedara, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmed, Shah Faisal, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Jiten Ramanandi, Amir Kaleem, Hasnain Ali Shah (injured)

T20 World Cup 2026: Oman Fixtures

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