In a lopsided encounter at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Candy, Oman’s T20 World Cup campaign ended on a dismal note, folding for just 104 runs against a rampant Australian bowling attack. The final group-stage clash saw Oman, who had boldly claimed they could upset the Aussies, win the toss but elect to bat first—only to witness their top order unravel spectacularly.
Oman’s innings got off to the worst possible start, losing their first wicket at zero. What followed was a procession of dismissals as Australian spinners and pacers alike tore through the batting lineup. The entire team was bundled out in just 16.2 overs, handing Australia a modest target of 105 to chase in this prestige match.
Wasim Ali stood out as Oman’s lone warrior, crafting a gritty 32 off 33 balls, adorned with four boundaries. Captain Jatinder Singh contributed 17, while Hammad Mirza (16) and Karan Sonavale (12) offered minor resistance. No other batsman crossed the 10-run mark, underlining the dominance of Australia’s bowlers.
Adam Zampa was the star performer, claiming 4 wickets for 21 runs in a miserly 3.2 overs. Glenn Maxwell, under fire for his batting form in the tournament, redeemed himself somewhat with 2 for 13 in three overs. Xavier Bartlett (2/27) and Marcus Stoinis (1 wicket) along with Nathan Ellis (1) completed a clinical effort.
Australia, already eliminated from Super 8 contention after losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, will look to salvage pride by chasing down the target swiftly. Oman, winless in their previous three outings, exits the tournament with head held low, their bold pre-match talk firmly silenced by Zampa’s wizardry.