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OMA vs CAN Match Prediction & Analysis

Oman and Canada cricket team will lock horns in the 137th match of the ICC CWC League 2 on Thursday, 15th October. The venue for this match is Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat and the scheduled start time is 11:30 IST. 

Oman are coming off a loss against Nepal in the second game of the home leg, while Canada enter the competition with a seven-game losing skid in the ICC CWC League 2. Both teams would eye to get valuable points for the CWC League. 

H2H history: Oman and Canada have faced each other five times in 50-over format, with Oman winning three games and Canada emerged victorious on two occasions. The chasing sides won only once out of five games. 

Current Standings: Oman are standing at fourth spot with 33 points and Canada are struggling at seventh spot with 25 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Oman Preview

Oman head into the contest on the back of a disappointing 113-run defeat against Nepal. They were bowled out for 150 while chasing a target of 264. The hosts had earlier defeated Canada in the opening match of the Oman leg, posting 263 before restricting their opponents to 222. Hasnain Ul Wahab starred with the bat, scoring 93 off 77 balls, while Hassnain Shah claimed a four-wicket haul. Shakeel Ahmed and Samay Shrivastava also made valuable contributions with three wickets apiece.

Oman will now face Canada for the second time in the tournament, hoping to repeat their earlier success. The hosts prepared for the competition by featuring in a home tri-series involving Mumbai and Kerala. They also participated in the ACC Premier Cup 2026, a 50-over tournament in which they reached the semi-finals after defeating Singapore and Qatar before Nepal brought their campaign to an end.

Oman won two of their four group-stage matches in the Premier Cup. Their campaign concluded with a disappointing defeat against the UAE, as they were bowled out for 143 while chasing 193, suffering their second consecutive loss. They had earlier failed to defend 252 against Kuwait, who completed the chase with two balls to spare. However, Oman made an impressive start to the tournament, recording the highest total of the competition with 316/9 against Singapore before bowling them out for 185. They subsequently chased down a target of 273 against Qatar, strengthening their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals.

Jatinder Singh has been Oman’s leading run-scorer in the ICC CWC League Two, accumulating 823 runs at an average of 35.78. Hammad Mirza has also made a significant contribution, scoring 653 runs at an average of 36.27 in the competition. He further impressed in the Premier Cup 2026, scoring 178 runs in five innings, and will be expected to provide stability at the top of the order. Captain Vinayak Shukla has also shown consistent form, scoring 191 runs in six innings at an impressive strike rate of 119.

With the ball, Hassnain Shah has been one of Oman’s standout performers, finishing the Premier Cup with 13 wickets. Shakeel Ahmed remains a key weapon in the bowling attack and is currently the leading wicket-taker in the ICC CWC League Two, with 54 wickets at an outstanding average of 14.50. His ability to strike regularly could prove crucial as Oman look to secure another victory over Canada.

Oman Predicted Playing XI:

Jatinder Singh, Hasnain Ul Wahab, Mujibur Ali, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (c) (wk), Sanju Sajeev, Zikria Islam, Hassnain Shah, Jay Odedra, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava

Canada Preview

Canada’s poor run of form in the ICC CWC League Two continues, with the side suffering seven consecutive defeats. They are coming off a narrow 24-run loss to Nepal while chasing a target of 236. No Canadian batter managed to score a half-century, while Akhil Kumar claimed a four-wicket haul for Nepal. Earlier, Canada began the Oman leg with a defeat against the hosts. Aaditya Varadarajan scored a fine half-century, but Canada were bowled out for 222 in reply to Oman’s 263. Harsh Thaker picked up four wickets in the defeat.

Canada had earlier suffered a heavy 170-run defeat against Scotland in the final match of their Dundee leg. Scotland posted 347 in the first innings before Canada were dismissed for 177. They also lost to the UAE by 97 runs after failing to chase down a target of 283, managing only 185. Canada came close to pulling off an upset against Scotland but fell nine runs short while chasing 281. Yuvraj Samra top-scored with a 65-ball 78, while Ansh Patel contributed 41 runs. Patel and captain Saad Bin Zafar added 84 runs for the eighth wicket, but Canada eventually lost their way and were bowled out for 272.

Canada also struggled during the previous cycle, playing four matches without registering a victory. Their home leg produced just one win, while another match was abandoned due to rain. They failed to beat the USA in either of their two meetings, with their only victory during that four-match cycle coming against the Netherlands.

Harsh Thaker will be one of Canada’s key players to watch. He has scored 835 runs in the current edition of the ICC CWC League Two at an average of 37.95 and will be expected to provide stability in the middle order. Pargat Singh has been Canada’s leading run-scorer in the competition, accumulating 744 runs.

With the ball, Kaleem Sana has been Canada’s leading wicket-taker in the CWC League Two, claiming 44 wickets in 27 matches. Dilon Heyliger has also made a significant contribution, taking 35 wickets in 18 matches. However, despite his recent appearance in the Canada Super 60, Heyliger will be unavailable for selection in the upcoming game.

Canada Predicted Playing XI:

Aaron Johnson, Yuvraj Samra, Ajayveer Hundal, Harsh Thaker, Aaditya Varadarajan, Shreyas Movva, Hamza Tariq (c) (wk), Akhil Kumar, Shivam Sharma, Sukhjinder Singh, Sheel Patel

Weather Conditions

The weather at Al Amerat on 15th October is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high of 36°C and a low of 28°C, along with a 0% chance of rain and north winds at 14 kph. Heavy wind may help pacers to get extra swing with the new ball. 

OMA vs CAN Pitch Report

The surface at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) is generally batting-friendly, although weather conditions could have an impact on the game. A passing shower is possible, which may make batting slightly difficult, particularly during the early stages. Spinners are also expected to find some assistance during the middle overs, making strike rotation and sensible shot selection crucial for batters. The average first-innings score across the last five ODIs at this venue is around 245 runs, indicating that a total in this range could provide a competitive platform for either side. Teams may therefore look to build partnerships early and accelerate in the latter stages of the innings.

Score prediction: 

If Oman bat first - 250-260 runs 

If Canada bat first - 210-220 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

In the last five Men’s ODIs at this venue, teams batting second have won only two matches, suggesting a slight advantage for sides batting first. However, the possibility of rain could influence the toss decision, with captains likely to prefer bowling first to assess the conditions and make the most of any early assistance. Both teams have previously enjoyed success while bowling first and may therefore opt to field first if they win the toss.

Toss Prediction: Canada to win the coin toss.