The Australia vs Oman T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium provided a glimpse of the “old Australia,” but it came far too late to save their tournament. Opting to bowl first on a track with extra carry, Australia dismantled Oman for a poultry 104 in 16.2 overs. Adam Zampa (4/21) was the architect of the destruction, regaining his rhythm after a tough week. The chase was a mere formality; skipper *Mitchell Marsh (64)** and Travis Head (32) blazed through the target in just 9.4 overs, marking one of the fastest chases in World Cup history. Despite the 9-wicket thumping, Australia finishes 3rd in Group B, heading home while Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka progress to the Super 8s.
Match Summary: A Clinical Finish to a Wretched Campaign
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 - Match 40 - Australia vs Oman
Australia’s 9-wicket victory was defined by early aggression. From the very first ball—a Xavier Bartlett inducker that cleaned up Aamir Kaleem—Oman never stood a chance. The Australian bowlers strangled the scoring rate, with Zampa and Maxwell utilizing the grip in the surface to perfection. The chase was a display of sheer intent; Mitchell Marsh smashed three fours in the first over and never looked back. Alongside Travis Head, he put on a 93-run opening stand that essentially “bullied” the Oman attack. The win took just 58 deliveries, a dominant performance that only added to the frustration of the earlier losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
Playing XI
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott.
Oman
Jatinder Singh (C), Aamir Kaleem, Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Hammad Mirza, Mohammad Nadeem, Vinayak Shukla, Jitenkumar Ramanandi, Shakeel Ahmed, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan.
Key Stats & Records From Today's Match:
Fastest Chase: This 9.4-over win is the joint-fastest chase of a 100+ target in T20 World Cup history.
Zampa’s Four-fers: Adam Zampa has now recorded four four-wicket hauls in T20 World Cups, the most by any spinner.
The Golden Duck: Aamir Kaleem became the oldest player to record a first-ball duck in T20 World Cup history.
Aussie Low: This is the first time since 2009 that Australia has failed to reach the second stage of a T20 World Cup.
Oman’s Duck: Oman finished their 2026 campaign with zero wins in four matches.
Innings Breakdown
First Innings: The Zampa and Bartlett Show
The first half of the Australia vs Oman T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights was a one-sided affair. Xavier Bartlett (2/27) struck on the very first ball, and Oman struggled for momentum thereafter. Wasim Ali (32 off 33) was the only batter to offer resistance, but he lacked support as Adam Zampa (4/21) ripped through the middle and lower order. Zampa’s variations were unpickable under the Pallekele lights. Oman lost their final 7 wickets for just 45 runs, folding for 104 in 16.2 overs—a total that was never going to challenge this Australian lineup.
Second Innings: The 58-Ball Blitz
Australia’s chase was an exercise in pure aggression. Mitchell Marsh (64*) played with a “nothing to lose” attitude, smashing 7 fours and 4 sixes. His fifty came in just 26 balls. Travis Head (32) provided his trademark support before falling just short of the finish line to a remarkable “chest-rebound” catch by Shakeel Ahmed. *Josh Inglis (12)** walked in to finish the job with a boundary over the bowler’s head, wrapping up the win in 9.4 overs. It was a “hit-and-run” chase that left the Oman bowlers looking for cover.
Top Performers
Adam Zampa (4/21 off 3.2 overs) - Player of the Match
Zampa was elite. After going wicketless in the crucial losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, he returned to his best, using his quicker deliveries to skid through the Omani defense. He finishes the tournament as Australia’s highest wicket-taker.
Mitchell Marsh (64 off 33 balls) - The Powerhouse
The skipper finally found his groove, but it was too little, too late. His strike rate of 193.94 demolished the Oman attack in the Powerplay. He hit the winning runs to ensure Australia left the tournament with their heads held high.
Mitchell Marsh launches a 99-metre maximum on his way to a half-century and puts Australia in pole position against Oman 🚀#T20WorldCup broadcast details 👉 https://t.co/NPykWM7qqY pic.twitter.com/PAbniDU7jp
— ICC (@ICC) February 20, 2026
Xavier Bartlett (2/27 off 4 overs) - The New Ball Spark
Bartlett’s first-ball wicket was the psychological knockout blow for Oman. He extracted significant movement from the Pallekele track and proved that he is the future of the Australian pace battery in the T20 format.
Key Moments & Turning Points:
The First-Ball Stunner: Xavier Bartlett set the tone by bowling Aamir Kaleem with a peach of a delivery on the opening ball of the match. This set off a Powerplay collapse from which Oman never recovered.
Zampa’s Double-Strike: In the 16th over, Adam Zampa dismissed Shakeel Ahmed and Shafiq Jan in successive balls to wrap up the innings. His four-wicket haul proved that he remains a world-class operator, even in a failing campaign.
The “SIUU” Celebration: A bizarre yet catchy moment occurred when Oman’s Shakeel Ahmed dismissed Travis Head and pulled out a “Cristiano Ronaldo SIUU” celebration. It was the only highlight for Oman in a tough second innings.
A Sad Farewell to the Australian Legends
The early Australian exit also carries a painful personal dimension. Glenn Maxwell — 37 years old, arguably Australia’s greatest-ever T20 batter, the man who scored 201 against Afghanistan in a 2023 ODI World Cup match that defies rational description* — played what is almost certainly his final T20 World Cup innings today. He contributed 2 wickets with the ball in a dead rubber. His bat never came out. There was no farewell innings, no guard of honour, no fitting send-off for a player who deserved far better from this tournament. Marcus Stoinis, too, is unlikely to play another T20 World Cup. Both men deserved to exit on a bigger stage.
“Obviously deeply disappointing,” Marsh said at the post-match presentation, his voice carrying the weight of a captain who knows this tournament represents a failure that transcends individual performances.
“We didn’t perform when it mattered. That’s on all of us.”
What This Result Means for Group B
The result is final: Australia finishes 3rd in Group B and is eliminated. Despite the win, they end with 4 points, trailing Zimbabwe (7 points) and Sri Lanka (6 points). This marks a significant failure for the Mitchell Marsh-led side, who were considered pre-tournament favorites. For Oman, they finish at the bottom of the table, though they showed flashes of brilliance throughout the opening week. The focus now shifts to a full-scale review of the Australian T20 structure.
T20 World Cup 2026 Group B Points Table
Group B Points Table
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