Australia ended their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Oman at Pallekele, highlighting a clinical performance with both bat and ball throughout the match.
Adam Zampa returned to form with a career-best 4 for 21, while Glenn Maxwell and Xavier Bartlett picked up two wickets apiece to bowl Oman out for just 104.
Wasim Ali top-scored for Oman with 32 runs, but his team could not build partnerships, as Australia’s bowlers consistently applied pressure, forcing early dismissals and preventing the opposition from gaining momentum.
Marsh and Head Dominate Chase
In reply, Australia’s openers, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, controlled the innings with a 93-run opening partnership, completing the chase comfortably in just 9.4 overs without breaking a sweat.
Marsh scored an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls, while Head contributed 32 from 19 deliveries, striking the ball cleanly and ensuring Australia reached their target quickly with minimal risk.
The Australian camp, however, showed little celebration despite the comprehensive win, reflecting their disappointment at exiting the tournament early, having already failed to qualify for the Super Eight stage.
Oman Struggle Throughout
Oman’s batters struggled throughout the match, failing to convert starts into meaningful contributions, while their aggressive shots often resulted in wickets, leaving them 104 all out in just 16.2 overs under mounting pressure.
The team’s earlier campaign had also been disappointing, losing all three previous matches by significant margins, including defeats against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Ireland, with Oman unable to gain momentum at any stage.
Statistical Highlights and Key Performances
Australia ended the tournament with two wins from four matches, while Oman lost all four, emphasizing the gulf in experience and execution at the highest level between the two sides.
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head’s partnership was pivotal, while Zampa’s four-wicket haul became the highlight for Australia, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most effective bowlers in men’s T20 World Cups.
