Australia vs Oman T20 World Cup 2026: A Final Group Stage Clash
Australia faces Oman in their final group-stage match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2025/26 on February 20, 2026, hoping to salvage some pride after a disappointing campaign ESPNcricinfo. The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, starting at 7 PM IST.
A Turbulent Tournament for the Defending Champions
The defending champions have had a challenging tournament, falling short of expectations. Despite this, Mitchell Marsh and the Australian team aim for a consolatory win to conclude their group stage positively Times of India. Australia’s campaign has been marked by injuries, questionable selections, and inconsistent performances.
Oman Eager to Make a Statement
Oman, with a 0-for-3 record, will be looking to make a statement against Australia, testing the consistency of the struggling Australian side Times of India. Australia has never lost to an Associate nation in T20I cricket, but Oman provided a spirited challenge in their only previous meeting at the 2024 World Cup.
Weather Forecast
Thunderstorms are predicted about an hour into the match, but if the rain stays away, conditions should favour high scoring Times of India. A previous 7 PM fixture at Pallekele saw Australia post 181, with Sri Lanka successfully chasing it down with two overs to spare.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the live streaming on JioStar or catch the action on the Star Sports Network Times of India.
Squads
- Oman Squad: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh(c), Ashish Odedara, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla(w), Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Shah Faisal, Shafiq Jan, Karan Sonavale, Jay Odedra, Wasim Ali
- Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Matt Renshaw, Matthew Kuhnemann, Steven Smith
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