Ireland delivered a dominant all-round performance to crush Oman by 96 runs in their Group B match, powered by a stunning innings from captain Lorcan Tucker and a disciplined bowling display.Sent in to bat, Ireland had a shaky start, losing early wickets and slipping to 47 for 3 as Oman’s spinners applied pressure.
Shakeel Ahmed struck early, removing Tim Tector, Ross Adair and Harry Tector, while veteran Aamir Kaleem added to Ireland’s troubles by dismissing Curtis Campher. Oman looked in control at that stage, but the momentum completely changed once Tucker settled in.Tucker played a sensational knock, smashing 94 off just 51 balls with 10 fours and four sixes. He built a crucial 101-run partnership with Gareth Delany, who scored a quick 56, to steady the innings. Later, Tucker and George Dockrell launched a brutal late assault, adding 70 runs in just 19 balls. Dockrell’s explosive 35 off nine balls included five sixes, and Ireland went on a run spree in the final overs, scoring 86 runs in the last four overs. Their innings ended at a massive 235 for five, the highest team total of the tournament so far.In reply, Oman showed some fight through Aamir Kaleem (50) and Hammad Mirza (46), but once both were dismissed, the chase collapsed. Eight Oman batters failed to reach double figures, and the team was bowled out for 139 in 18 overs. Josh Little led the bowling with figures of 3 for 16, supported by Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell.Despite the big win, Ireland remained fourth in the group standings, while Oman suffered their third straight loss.
