Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup Test: No Hasaranga as Oman Choose to Bowl
Sri Lanka face a major test at the T20 World Cup and it comes at a difficult moment, without one of their biggest match winners on the field.
In Pallekele, Oman won the toss and made a bold call to field first against the co-hosts in this crucial Group B clash. On paper, Sri Lanka carry the weight of expectation. They are playing at home, they know these conditions better than anyone and they are expected to dominate. But this contest is far more complicated than it first appears.
The big story is the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga. Sri Lanka’s premier T20 bowler has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring injury. That is a huge blow. Hasaranga is not just a wicket-taker, he is a game-changer in the middle overs. He controls the tempo, breaks partnerships and gives his captain options. Without him, the balance of this Sri Lankan side shifts dramatically.
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Sri Lanka have brought in leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha as a replacement and captain Dasun Shanaka is hoping the pitch will play quicker during the day. That could bring their fast bowlers, including Dushmantha Chameera and Matheesha Pathirana, into the game early. But there is no direct replacement for Hasaranga’s experience and impact.
For Oman, this is about belief. They sit at the bottom of the group after a heavy defeat to Zimbabwe. But their captain, Jatinder Singh, made it clear that one loss does not define their tournament. And for teams like Oman, these matches against established cricket nations are rare opportunities. They do not often face full-member sides on the global stage. So this is more than just two points. It is about growth, exposure and proving they belong.
For Sri Lanka, the pressure is different. As co-hosts, expectations are intense. Fans expect strong performances. They expect semi-final ambitions. And now, with a key player out, every decision becomes magnified.
This match could shape the momentum of Group B. A comfortable Sri Lankan win steadies the ship. A surprise from Oman would shake up the table and send a message across the tournament.
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