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Australia vs Oman Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Australia beat Oman by nine wickets
Australia vs Oman Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Wounded Australia concluded what has been a wretched campaign with a nine-wicket thrashing of Oman in their inconsequential final group league fixture of the T20 World Cup here on Friday.
Entering the game with only pride at stake after their shocking group-stage exit following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, seasoned leg-spinner Adam Zampa led the way with four wickets as Australia's bowlers fired in unison to bundle out Oman for 104 in 16.2 overs.
Skipper Mitchell Marsh then blazed away to an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls and Travis Head smashed 32 off 19 deliveries, as the team from Down Under completed the chase in only 9.4 overs. This is the joint fastest chase in the tournament's history for a total in excess of 100.
Marsh struck four sixes and seven fours in all, while Head found the fence six times during their rollicking 93-run partnership.
The dominant performance, however, would certainly not mask what has been a disappointing campaign, which has already led to calls for a full-scale review.
Once the bowlers did their job admirably, Marsh and Head seemed to be in a hurry, dealing in fours and sixes that left the Oman bowlers scurrying for cover.
Earlier, Zampa ended with excellent figures of 4/21, while Xavier Bartlett and Glenn Maxwell took two wickets apiece, as Oman collapsed without a fight in 16.2 overs.
Wasim Ali top-scored for Oman with 32 off 33 balls.
Entering the game with only pride at stake after their shocking group-stage exit following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, seasoned leg-spinner Adam Zampa led the way with four wickets as Australia's bowlers fired in unison to bundle out Oman for 104 in 16.2 overs.
Skipper Mitchell Marsh then blazed away to an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls and Travis Head smashed 32 off 19 deliveries, as the team from Down Under completed the chase in only 9.4 overs. This is the joint fastest chase in the tournament's history for a total in excess of 100.
Marsh struck four sixes and seven fours in all, while Head found the fence six times during their rollicking 93-run partnership.
The dominant performance, however, would certainly not mask what has been a disappointing campaign, which has already led to calls for a full-scale review.
Once the bowlers did their job admirably, Marsh and Head seemed to be in a hurry, dealing in fours and sixes that left the Oman bowlers scurrying for cover.
Earlier, Zampa ended with excellent figures of 4/21, while Xavier Bartlett and Glenn Maxwell took two wickets apiece, as Oman collapsed without a fight in 16.2 overs.
Wasim Ali top-scored for Oman with 32 off 33 balls.
18:16 (IST) Feb 20
T20 World Cup Live Score: Oman seek final chance to impress
Oman enter their last match of the tournament searching for a performance that reflects their effort despite results not going their way. They have lost all three group matches by large margins, but players such as Jatinder Singh and Sufyan Mehmood will hope to make an impact before the campaign ends.
Facing Australia presents a major challenge, yet it also offers an opportunity to test themselves against a leading cricket nation. Oman’s results so far have not matched their intent, but the final game gives them a chance to show improvement with both bat and ball.
For players aiming to build experience at this level, this match carries importance beyond the standings. A competitive showing against Australia would be a meaningful way to conclude their tournament journey.
Facing Australia presents a major challenge, yet it also offers an opportunity to test themselves against a leading cricket nation. Oman’s results so far have not matched their intent, but the final game gives them a chance to show improvement with both bat and ball.
For players aiming to build experience at this level, this match carries importance beyond the standings. A competitive showing against Australia would be a meaningful way to conclude their tournament journey.
18:15 (IST) Feb 20
Australia vs Oman Live Score: Injuries and selections define Australia’s struggles
Australia’s campaign has been shaped by injuries, form issues and debated selection calls. They entered the tournament without their frontline pace trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, weakening their bowling strength.
Captain Mitchell Marsh missed the first two matches after suffering testicular bleeding following a training incident. Glenn Maxwell has struggled for runs, while Matt Renshaw, the leading scorer in the first two group games, was dropped for the Sri Lanka match.
Steve Smith, initially left out of the squad despite strong domestic form, was later added but not selected for the must-win clash against Sri Lanka. Australia’s collapse from 160/4 to 181 all out in that game proved costly. These factors combined to derail a campaign that began with high expectations but ended in early elimination and a review promised by administrators.
Captain Mitchell Marsh missed the first two matches after suffering testicular bleeding following a training incident. Glenn Maxwell has struggled for runs, while Matt Renshaw, the leading scorer in the first two group games, was dropped for the Sri Lanka match.
Steve Smith, initially left out of the squad despite strong domestic form, was later added but not selected for the must-win clash against Sri Lanka. Australia’s collapse from 160/4 to 181 all out in that game proved costly. These factors combined to derail a campaign that began with high expectations but ended in early elimination and a review promised by administrators.
18:14 (IST) Feb 20
T20 World Cup Live Score: Australia seek positive end to campaign
Australia step into their final T20 World Cup match looking to finish a disappointing campaign with a win before heading home.
The former champions were knocked out in the group stage after Zimbabwe and Ireland’s match in Kandy was washed out, sealing Zimbabwe’s qualification to Super 8s alongside Sri Lanka. Australia’s exit followed defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, making it only the second time they have failed to reach the next stage in the tournament’s history.
Injuries to key players, including the absence of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, disrupted their plans, while captain Mitchell Marsh also missed the opening matches due to injury.
Selection decisions have also drawn attention, including changes in batting positions and omissions from the playing XI. Despite the setback, Australia remain focused on finishing with a victory and shifting attention to long-term rebuilding.
The former champions were knocked out in the group stage after Zimbabwe and Ireland’s match in Kandy was washed out, sealing Zimbabwe’s qualification to Super 8s alongside Sri Lanka. Australia’s exit followed defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, making it only the second time they have failed to reach the next stage in the tournament’s history.
Injuries to key players, including the absence of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, disrupted their plans, while captain Mitchell Marsh also missed the opening matches due to injury.
Selection decisions have also drawn attention, including changes in batting positions and omissions from the playing XI. Despite the setback, Australia remain focused on finishing with a victory and shifting attention to long-term rebuilding.
18:12 (IST) Feb 20
Australia vs Oman Live Score: Hello & welcome
Welcome to The Times of India's live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Australia and Oman, an inconsequential but significant final group-stage outing for both teams.
Australia enter this game after one of their most disastrous campaigns in recent years, already eliminated following the washed-out Zimbabwe vs Ireland match that confirmed Zimbabwe’s entry into the Super Eights alongside Sri Lanka.
Injuries, inconsistent form and selection debates have defined Australia’s tournament, while Oman too have endured a tough run, losing all three of their matches by big margins. Despite the result not affecting qualification, both teams have plenty to play for.
Australia want to finish with a win before beginning a long rebuilding phase, while Oman will hope to leave a mark before exiting the competition. Stay with us for all updates from this final fixture.
Australia enter this game after one of their most disastrous campaigns in recent years, already eliminated following the washed-out Zimbabwe vs Ireland match that confirmed Zimbabwe’s entry into the Super Eights alongside Sri Lanka.
Injuries, inconsistent form and selection debates have defined Australia’s tournament, while Oman too have endured a tough run, losing all three of their matches by big margins. Despite the result not affecting qualification, both teams have plenty to play for.
Australia want to finish with a win before beginning a long rebuilding phase, while Oman will hope to leave a mark before exiting the competition. Stay with us for all updates from this final fixture.
Wounded Australia concluded what has been a wretched campaign with a nine-wicket thrashing of Oman in their inconsequential final group league fixture of the T20 World Cup here on Friday.
Entering the game with only pride at stake after their shocking group-stage exit following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, seasoned leg-spinner Adam Zampa led the way with four wickets as Australia's bowlers fired in unison to bundle out Oman for 104 in 16.2 overs.
Skipper Mitchell Marsh then blazed away to an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls and Travis Head smashed 32 off 19 deliveries, as the team from Down Under completed the chase in only 9.4 overs. This is the joint fastest chase in the tournament's history for a total in excess of 100.
Marsh struck four sixes and seven fours in all, while Head found the fence six times during their rollicking 93-run partnership.
The dominant performance, however, would certainly not mask what has been a disappointing campaign, which has already led to calls for a full-scale review.
Once the bowlers did their job admirably, Marsh and Head seemed to be in a hurry, dealing in fours and sixes that left the Oman bowlers scurrying for cover.
Earlier, Zampa ended with excellent figures of 4/21, while Xavier Bartlett and Glenn Maxwell took two wickets apiece, as Oman collapsed without a fight in 16.2 overs.
Wasim Ali top-scored for Oman with 32 off 33 balls.
Entering the game with only pride at stake after their shocking group-stage exit following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, seasoned leg-spinner Adam Zampa led the way with four wickets as Australia's bowlers fired in unison to bundle out Oman for 104 in 16.2 overs.
Skipper Mitchell Marsh then blazed away to an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls and Travis Head smashed 32 off 19 deliveries, as the team from Down Under completed the chase in only 9.4 overs. This is the joint fastest chase in the tournament's history for a total in excess of 100.
Marsh struck four sixes and seven fours in all, while Head found the fence six times during their rollicking 93-run partnership.
The dominant performance, however, would certainly not mask what has been a disappointing campaign, which has already led to calls for a full-scale review.
Once the bowlers did their job admirably, Marsh and Head seemed to be in a hurry, dealing in fours and sixes that left the Oman bowlers scurrying for cover.
Earlier, Zampa ended with excellent figures of 4/21, while Xavier Bartlett and Glenn Maxwell took two wickets apiece, as Oman collapsed without a fight in 16.2 overs.
Wasim Ali top-scored for Oman with 32 off 33 balls.
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