In a display of sheer dominance, Australia dismantled Oman’s hopes in their final T20 World Cup group stage clash at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Chasing a modest 105, the Aussies romped home with 62 balls to spare, losing just one wicket in the process.
Captain Mitchell Marsh and opener Travis Head set the tone with a blistering 93-run stand for the first wicket in just 8.1 overs. Head smashed 32 off 19 balls, laced with six boundaries, before falling to Shakeel Ahmad. Marsh, unbeaten on a swashbuckling 64 from 33 deliveries—featuring seven fours and four sixes—steered the team to victory. Josh Inglis chipped in with an unbeaten 12 off six balls, including two fours.
Earlier, Oman’s innings crumbled like a house of cards against Australia’s disciplined bowling. Electing to bat first after losing the toss, they were bowled out for 104 in 16.2 overs. Wasim Ali top-scored with 32 off 33 balls, while skipper Jatinder Singh made 17, Hammad Mirza 16, and Karan Sonavale 12. No other batsman reached double figures.
Adam Zampa was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming 4-21 in 3.2 overs to earn Player of the Match honors. Glenn Maxwell, quiet with the bat throughout the tournament, struck back with 2-13, Xavier Bartlett took 2-27, and Marcus Stoinis and Nathan Ellis grabbed one wicket each.
This win marked the end of Australia’s campaign, already eliminated after losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Oman, meanwhile, finished winless in four matches, their captain’s pre-game bravado proving hollow. The group stage wraps up, with Super 8 action kicking off February 21.