KEY POINTS
- Mitchell Marsh hit an unbeaten 62 to lead Australia to a nine-wicket win against Oman.
- The Australian bowling attack dismissed Oman for just 91 runs in under 18 overs.
- Australia finished the group stage with a perfect record before heading into the Super Eight phase.
Australia secured a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Oman in their final T20 World Cup group stage match. Captain Mitchell Marsh led the way with a powerful batting performance. The match took place in Antigua and served as a final tune-up for the Australian squad. Australia had already qualified for the next round before the coin toss occurred.
Oman struggled from the start after Australia chose to bowl first in favorable conditions. The Australian pace bowlers found immediate success on the lively pitch. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins dismantled the top order with disciplined opening spells. Oman lost three wickets within the first four overs of the innings.
Zeeshan Maqsood attempted to steady the innings for the Associate nation. He played several brave shots but lacked significant support from his teammates. The middle order failed to handle the variety provided by spinner Adam Zampa. Zampa claimed two wickets while conceding very few runs during his four-over spell.
Oman eventually collapsed to 91 all out in the 18th over. None of their batters managed to reach twenty runs during the difficult session. Australia showcased their superior fielding standards by taking several sharp catches. The bowlers maintained pressure throughout the entire first innings.
Australia made quick work of the small target despite losing an early wicket. Travis Head fell cheaply after trying to accelerate the scoring rate immediately. However, Mitchell Marsh took total control of the chase alongside David Warner. The pair shared an unbroken partnership to secure the result with ease.
Marsh played with great aggression and hit several large sixes over the leg side. He reached his half-century in just 30 balls during the afternoon session. David Warner provided steady support at the other end by rotating the strike effectively. Their clinical approach allowed Australia to reach the target in the tenth over.
This result confirms Australia’s status as a top contender for the world title. The team finishes the group stage without losing a single game. They now move into the Super Eight stage with significant momentum and confidence. The coaching staff expressed satisfaction with the team’s overall clinical execution.
Oman finishes their tournament with valuable experience against the world’s best players. While they failed to win a game, they showed flashes of talent in earlier fixtures. Australia now prepares for more difficult challenges against higher-ranked opponents. Fans expect the team to maintain this high level of performance in the coming weeks.
