Oman and Canada meet again on Thursday, six days after Oman won the first game by 41 runs. This is the fourth ODI of the tri-series in Al Amerat, and Nepal have already beaten both sides. So neither team can afford another slip. One of them will leave with a win, and the other will leave with questions.
Match Details
- Match: Oman vs Canada, 4th ODI, Oman Tri-Nation Series (ICC CWC League 2)
- Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
- Time: Around 6:00 AM GMT (10:00 AM Oman time)
- Venue: Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Al Amerat
- Format: 50 overs per side
Start times differ a little between listings, so check the final time on match day.
Why This Match Matters
CWC League 2 is a long road toward the 2027 World Cup, and every point counts. When the League 2 table was last updated in August, Oman sat fourth on 31 points and Canada sixth on 25. A win is worth two points, so a single result can move a team up or down. Nepali media have also pointed out that a top-six finish could protect a team’s ODI status for the next cycle.
Both sides arrive on the back of a loss to Nepal. Oman were bowled out for 150 in 40 overs, losing by 113 runs on Tuesday. Canada fell 24 runs short on Sunday while chasing 236. Whoever bounces back first gets a real lift.
The pitch is worth a mention too. Before the Nepal games, the average first-innings total in ODIs at this ground was about 185, and Oman’s 263 on Friday was described as a good score on a tough surface.
Head-to-Head: Last Five Meetings
Oman has the better recent record, though Canada won the two games in 2024.
| Date | Result |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Oman won by 41 runs |
| 23 May 2025 | Oman won by 18 runs (DLS method) |
| 19 May 2025 | Oman won by 15 runs |
| 26 Sep 2024 | Canada won by 5 wickets |
| 20 Sep 2024 | Canada won by 59 runs |
Tri-Series Standings
The full League 2 table has more teams than this series, so here is how the three sides stand in Al Amerat.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
| Nepal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Oman | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Canada | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
The results so far:
- 9 October: Oman beat Canada by 41 runs (263 vs 222)
- 11 October: Nepal beat Canada by 24 runs (235 vs 211)
- 13 October: Nepal beat Oman by 113 runs (263/8 vs 150)
Squads and Recent Form
Oman
Vinayak Shukla (c, wk), Shakeel Ahmed, Mujibur Ali, Shah Faisal, Zikria Islam, Abdul Khaliq, Nadeem Khan, Hammad Mirza, Jay Odedra, Sanju Sajeev, Hassnain Shah, Samay Shrivastava, Jatinder Singh, Karan Sonavale, Hasnain Ul Wahab.
Oman started well. Hasnain Ul Wahab hit 93 off 77 balls to take the player of the match award against Canada. Then Nepal ran over them. Karan KC smashed 40 off 16 balls and took a wicket, and Oman never recovered, even with Shukla scoring 77.
Canada
Hamza Tariq (c), Shreyas Movva (vc), Dilraj Deol, Samit Gohel, Ajayveer Hundal, Aaron Johnson, Akhil Kumar, Sheel Patel, Yuvraaj Samra, Kaleem Sana, Shivam Sharma, Zahid Shirzad, Sukhjinder Singh, Harsh Thaker, Aaditya Varadarajan.
Canada have been competitive without finishing the job. Aaditya Varadarajan made 64, and Harsh Thaker added 40 against Oman, but both fell when the chase was alive. Against Nepal, Akhil Kumar took 4 for 68 and kept Nepal to 235, yet the batting fell short again. There’s fresh blood too. Hundal and Patel made their ODI debuts on Friday, and Gohel did the same on Sunday.
Expected Playing XI
These are educated guesses based on the squads and recent matches, and changes are likely.
| Oman | Canada |
| Jatinder Singh | Aaditya Varadarajan |
| Hammad Mirza | Yuvraaj Samra |
| Hasnain Ul Wahab | Hamza Tariq (c) |
| Vinayak Shukla (c, wk) | Shreyas Movva (vc) |
| Samay Shrivastava | Harsh Thaker |
| Jay Odedra | Dilraj Deol |
| Shakeel Ahmed | Akhil Kumar |
| Nadeem Khan | Shivam Sharma |
| Mujibur Ali | Kaleem Sana |
| Zikria Islam | Sukhjinder Singh |
| Shah Faisal | Zahid Shirzad |
Players to Watch
- Vinayak Shukla (Oman): The captain and wicketkeeper scored 77 off 83 on a bad day for his team. He’s the batter Oman leans on when wickets fall.
- Hasnain Ul Wahab (Oman): His 93 off 77 set up Oman’s win in the first meeting. If he starts well again, Canada will be chasing a big total.
- Shakeel Ahmed (Oman): The left-arm spinner had 49 wickets in League 2 by August, averaging 14.44. He’s one of the most reliable bowlers in the competition.
- Kaleem Sana (Canada): Canada’s leading wicket-taker in League 2, with 44 wickets. When he takes early wickets, Canada’s whole attack looks sharper.
- Aaditya Varadarajan (Canada): His 64 against Oman showed he can build an innings. A start from him lifts the whole batting order.
Key Battles
- Shakeel Ahmed vs Canada’s top order. If Canada lose early wickets to spin, the middle order has to rebuild again. Shakeel is the kind of bowler who makes that job harder.
- Kaleem Sana vs Oman’s openers. Jatinder Singh did well at the top on Friday. Sana will want to cut that short with the new ball.
- Shukla vs Canada’s spinners. Sukhjinder Singh and Shivam Sharma both bowled in the first game, and Sukhjinder was the tighter of the two. How Shukla handles them in the middle overs could shape the total.
Prediction
Oman should win this one. They won the first meeting, they’ve taken three of the last five games between these sides, and they know the conditions well. Shakeel Ahmed also gives them a real edge with the ball. That said, Oman were heavily beaten on Tuesday, and Canada have a bowling attack that can make runs hard to score at this ground. We’re backing Oman to win, probably in a game where 230 or more is a strong score.
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Today Cricket Match Prediction: Oman vs Canada 2026
Oman may have an edge over Canada following their recent 41-run victory, but Canada will be eager to bounce back in this ODI. Oman’s batting performance and disciplined bowling could prove decisive, while Canada will need strong contributions from their top order and all-rounders to challenge the hosts.
Our prediction: Oman could be the stronger side based on recent form, but the final result will depend on the playing XI, pitch conditions, and performances on match day.
Final Words
Both sides have something to prove at Al Amerat, and a win could reset their tri-series. Expect a closely fought game with spin in the middle overs. Bettors need to closely watch and make smarter decisions if they want to win. Follow Betbricks7 for the latest updates and betting predictions for the ICC CWC League 2!
FAQs
- Which tournament is this match part of?
It’s part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, which feeds into the 2027 World Cup qualification process.
- Who are the captains?
Vinayak Shukla leads Oman, and Hamza Tariq captains Canada.
- What happened when these teams met last week?
Oman won by 41 runs after making 263. Hasnain Ul Wahab scored 93, and Canada were bowled out for 222.
- How many overs will each side bat?
This is a 50-over ODI, so each side faces a maximum of 50 overs.