Australia crushed Oman by chasing 105 in 9.4 overs after bowling them out for 104, with Mitchell Marsh’s unbeaten knock sealing a strong consolation win.
Australia ended their T20 World Cup campaign with a consolation win over Oman in Pallekele. After choosing to bowl, they dismissed Oman for 104 with a disciplined performance. Adam Zampa led the attack with 4 wickets, while Xavier Bartlett and Glenn Maxwell claimed 2 each. Oman struggled to build partnerships and never gained momentum.
Australia chased the target in just 9.4 overs. Mitchell Marsh(64*) hit a half-century to complete the chase comfortably.
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The win came after a disappointing tournament for Australia. Defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka ended their hopes in the first group stage. Injuries, challenging conditions and inconsistent execution affected their campaign. The team also missed key players, including Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
AUSTRALIA BEAT OMAN WITH 9 WICKETS AND 10.2 OVERS TO SPARE.#AUSvOMA pic.twitter.com/Ew1Dcn3dEY
— Muhammad asif (@asif38689) February 20, 2026
– 6 (7) vs Ireland.
— Danish (@BhttDNSH100) February 20, 2026
– 17 (15) vs Zimbabwe.
– 56 (29) vs Sri Lanka.
– 32 (19) vs Oman.
AUSTRALIA'S MAIN WEAPON, TRAVIS HEAD, HAS BEEN A COMPLETE FLOP IN THIS T20 WORLD CUP.🤯 pic.twitter.com/rsfwnUwzGQ
Is the game between Australia and Oman today the most pointless game in cricket history?
— Dale (@ncakos316) February 20, 2026
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