In a significant development at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Oman's Mohammad Nadeem has become the oldest player to score a half-century in the tournament's history. At 43 years and 161 days, Nadeem surpassed the previous record held by Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya, who was 39 years and 345 days old when he scored 81 runs against the West Indies in 2009. Despite his personal achievement, Nadeem's innings of 53 not out from 56 balls came in a losing cause as Oman was defeated by Sri Lanka by 105 runs. This match, held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, saw Sri Lanka post a formidable total of 225/5, with Oman managing only 120/9 in response (Aaj TV Latest, Hum News, TechJuice).