Ireland produced a commanding all-round performance to keep their ICC T20 World Cup hopes alive, overpowering Oman in a must-win Group B clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.
With the draw, Arsenal's lead at the top of the tournament's table stands at just four points.
The ECB also acknowledged the quality of arrangements, extending appreciation to the hotels and organisers for ensuring a smooth and comfortable stay.
If the game is washed out, both teams will be awarded one point each as the India vs Pakistan group-stage match does not have a reserve day.
Oman return to action on Saturday morning (9.30am, Oman time) at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club in Group B of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, facing Ireland.
This is the second time that the African nation has beaten Australia in a T20 World Cup match. The first was when Australia lost their group stage match against Zimbabwe in the 2007 edition.
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Royal Oman Police say parking will be banned along Al Shati Street route from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM on Friday.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the recommendations of the Justice John Michael D'Cunha Report will be implemented, with strict adherence to norms on ticketing, crowd regulation, and stadium access.
Team India started their winning streak in the Men's T20 World Cup 2024 edition, registering eight victories en route to their title, before winning two more matches in the ongoing 2026 edition.
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