george dockrell

What Happened

The 22nd match of the T20 World Cup 2026 took place between Ireland and Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Ireland set a formidable target of 236 runs, largely due to the explosive performance of all-rounder George Dockrell, who scored an unbeaten 35 off just nine balls, including five sixes. This innings featured a remarkable strike rate of 388.89.

Why It Matters

This match marked the second-highest target set in T20 World Cup history. Dockrell’s performance nearly positioned him to break the record for the fastest half-century in T20 international cricket, which is currently held by India’s Yuvraj Singh, who achieved the feat in 12 balls during the 2007 T20 World Cup.

What’s Next

Following Dockrell’s late blitz, Ireland won the match by 96 runs, with Oman being bowled out for 139 runs in 18 overs. The standout performance from Oman came from Aamir Kaleem, who scored 50 runs off 29 balls. Ireland’s next steps in the tournament will be closely watched as they aim to build on this significant victory.