Oman vs Sri Lanka – T20 Betting Tips

Oman is hosting Sri Lanka for a two-match T20I series that is slated to begin from 7th October. This will be the first time that two teams play a full-fledged bilateral T20I series. 

Currently, Oman are placed at the eighteenth position in the ICC Men’s T20 Team Rankings.. They have collected 173 points from nine matches played so far. On the other hand, Sri Lanka are lying at the tenth position with 229 points from 22 matches played in the format.

Oman

The hosts will be looking to start the T20I series against Sri Lanka on a positive note.

In the batting department, the side would be relying heavily on experienced batting trio of Khawar Ali, Jatinder Singh and Zeeshan Maqsood to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Besides openers,, the middle-order trio of Wasim Ali, Bilal Khan and  Naseem Khushi will need to produce crucial scores for the side to post modest scores on the board.

In the bowling department, the likes of Bilal Khan, Aamer Kaleem, Khawar Ali and Mohammad Nadeem to provide crucial breakthroughs.

Sri Lanka

The Islanders will see this two-match T20I series as an opportunity to prepare well for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka have some exciting young prospect in the team such as Praveen Jayawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Mahesh Theekshana and Chamika Karunaratne.

Captain Dasun Shanaka, wicket-keeper Kusal Perera, opener Avishka Fernando, the middle-order trio of Dhananjaya de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Kamindu Mendis will have the responsibility to deliver notable scores for the side in this contest.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the spin trio of Wanindu Hasaranga,, Mahesh Theekshana and Praveen Jayawickrama to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka and Charith Karunaratne are prominent pace options for Sri Lanka for this T20I series against Oman.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Sri Lanka will be favorites to win the opening game of the two-match series played at Al-Amerat Cricket Ground. For this opening game, Oman are placed at 7.50 odds, while Sri Lanka placed at 1.07 odds.

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Our Tipsters Angle

Based on current form, Sri Lanka will fancy their chances of beating Oman in this opening fixture.

With likes of Kusal Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera in excellent form in the T20 format this year, Sri Lanka will be looking to deliver a clinical performance in this opening encounter.

On the other hand, Oman will have to bring their A-game to the table to push Sri Lanka in this contest.

Therefore, the prediction is for Sri Lanka to register a comfortable win over Oman in this opening fixture.

Tip 1- Kusal Perera in the top-notch form with the bat

Wicket-keeper batsman has been a consistent performer for Sri Lanka in the T20 format this season.. Left-hander has consistently produced big scores for the side in T20I and ODI formats. He will be looking to continue his excellent form against Oman in the opening game of the series, so we expect Opener Kusal Perera to score 30 runs or more.

Tip 2- Wanindu Hasaranga to lead the way with the ball for Islanders

Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been a bankable performer for Sri Lanka in white-ball cricket. Since October 2019, Wanindu Hasaranga has topped the batting charts for Sri Lanka in the T20 format. In 21 matches played, Hasaranga has claimed 30 wickets at an economy rate of 6.64.So expect spinner Wanindu Hasaranga to take two wickets or more in this series opener.

Conclusion

Expect Sri Lanka to beat Oman and go 1-0 up in the two-match T20I series.

1. Opener Kusal Perera to score 30 runs or more- Sri Lanka
2. Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga to take two wickets or more in this series opener- Sri Lanka

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