Delhi: In their last league match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Australia gave a one-sided performance and ended the campaign with a win by defeating Oman by 9 wickets. In this match played at Pallekele Stadium, Kandy, Oman, batting first, was limited to 104 runs, which Australia achieved very easily. However, this win was not enough to take them to the Super-8 and the team was out of the group stage.
Oman’s innings: AUS vs OMAN
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Oman team could never find its rhythm under the pressure of the Australian bowlers.
Main Contribution:
- Wasim Ali – 32 (33 balls)
- Other batsmen – no big innings
The entire Oman team was all out for 104 runs.
Australian bowling
Australian bowlers did not give Oman a chance to play freely with their disciplined line-length and variety.
Leading bowlers:
- Adam Zampa – 4 wickets
- Xavier Bartlett – 2 wickets
- Glenn Maxwell – 2 wickets
Zampa was chosen player of the match for his excellent performance.
Chasing: AUS vs OMAN
Chasing an easy target of 105 runs, the pair of Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head gave Australia a fast and strong start.
Leading batsman:
- Mitchell Marsh* – 64 not out
- Travis Head – 32
- Shakeel Ahmed – 1 wicket (Oman)
Both of them added 93 runs for the first wicket and turned the match completely in favor of Australia.
Out of the tournament despite victory: AUS vs OMAN
Australia registered wins against Ireland and Oman, but the defeats against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Group B were heavy. Due to low points and net run rate, the team could not make it to the Super-8.
This is the first time since 2009 that Australia was out of the group stage of the T20 World Cup.
Brief Scorecard: AUS vs OMAN
Oman: 104 all out
- Wasim Ali – 32
Australia: 105/1
- Mitchell Marsh – 64*
- Travis Head – 32
Result: Australia won by 9 wickets.
Player of the Match: AUS vs OMAN
adam zampa – Established complete control over the match by taking 4 wickets.
Turning point of the match: AUS vs OMAN
First turning point: Adam Zampa’s deadly spin, which broke the back of Oman’s batting.
Second defining moment: Marsh-Head’s 93-run partnership, which made the target a formality.
FAQs – AUS vs OMAN
Question 1: Who won the Australia vs Oman match?
Answer: Australia won by 9 wickets.
Question 2: Who was the most influential player in the match?
Answer: Adam Zampa, who took 4 wickets.
Question 3: Why was Australia out of the tournament?
Answer: Due to defeat by Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Group-B, low points and weak net run rate, it could not reach the Super-8.
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