Australia vs Oman, 40th Match, Group B, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

t20Australia won by 9 wkts

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

20 Feb 2026, 7:00 pm IST

australia won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Australia

Top Performers

Oman

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Wasim Ali	32	33	4	0	96.97
Jatinder Singh	17	15	3	0	113.33

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Adam Zampa	3.2	21	4	6.3
Glenn Maxwell	3	13	2	4.3

Australia

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Mitchell Marsh	64	33	7	4	193.94
Travis Head	32	19	6	0	168.42

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Shakeel Ahmed	4	29	1	7.2
Jay Odedra	2	21	0	10.5

Oman Inning Score: 104

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Aamir Kaleem	b Xavier Bartlett	0	1	0	0	0
Jatinder Singh	b Xavier Bartlett	17	15	3	0	113.33
Karan Sonavale	b Nathan Ellis	12	11	2	0	109.09
Hammad Mirza	b Adam Zampa	16	13	1	1	123.08
Wasim Ali	b Glenn Maxwell	32	33	4	0	96.97
Mohammad Nadeem	lbw b Adam Zampa	2	3	0	0	66.67
Vinayak Shukla	c Cameron Green b Marcus Stoinis	9	8	1	0	112.5
Jiten Ramanandi	lbw b Glenn Maxwell	1	3	0	0	33.33
Shakeel Ahmed	c Xavier Bartlett b Adam Zampa	3	7	0	0	42.86
Jay Odedra	not out	4	3	1	0	133.33
Shafiq Jan	b Adam Zampa	0	1	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Xavier Bartlett	4	27	2	1	6.8
Marcus Stoinis	2	16	1	0	8
Nathan Ellis	2	14	1	5	7
Cameron Green	2	11	0	0	5.5
Adam Zampa	3.2	21	4	0	6.3
Glenn Maxwell	3	13	2	0	4.3

Australia Inning Score: 108 /1

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Mitchell Marsh	not out	64	33	7	4	193.94
Travis Head	c and b Shakeel Ahmed	32	19	6	0	168.42
Josh Inglis	not out	12	6	2	0	200

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Shafiq Jan	2	30	0	15
Jay Odedra	2	21	0	10.5
Shakeel Ahmed	4	29	1	7.2
Wasim Ali	1	18	0	18
Jiten Ramanandi	0.4	10	0	15

Match Summary

Australia vs Oman - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group B

Date: February 20, 2026
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Australia triumphed over Oman by 9 wickets in a dominant performance. Mitchell Marsh was the standout performer with a blistering 64* off 33 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award. Adam Zampa was instrumental with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs.

Match Highlights

Oman's Innings:
Oman struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for a modest total of 104 in just 16.2 overs. Wasim Ali was the top scorer for Oman with 32 runs off 33 balls. The Australian bowlers were relentless, with Adam Zampa leading the charge by claiming 4 wickets. Glenn Maxwell and Xavier Bartlett supported well, taking 2 wickets each.
Australia's Innings:
Chasing a target of 105, Australia made light work of the run chase, reaching the target in just 9.4 overs. Mitchell Marsh's explosive innings of 64* included 7 fours and 4 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style. Travis Head contributed with a quickfire 32 off 19 balls before being caught and bowled by Shakeel Ahmed.

Key Performances

Batting:
- Mitchell Marsh: Scored an unbeaten 64* off just 33 deliveries at a strike rate of 193.94, including seven boundaries and four maximums.
Bowling:
- Adam Zampa: Delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 4/21 in his spell, effectively dismantling the Omani batting lineup.

Noteworthy Moments

Adam Zampa's four-wicket haul was crucial in restricting Oman to a low total.
Mitchell Marsh's explosive batting ensured a comfortable victory for Australia without any hiccups.
Cameron Green took an impressive catch to dismiss Vinayak Shukla off Marcus Stoinis' bowling.

Australia's comprehensive victory highlighted their dominance and skill across both batting and bowling departments, setting a strong tone in their T20 World Cup campaign.