Australia signed off from the T20 World Cup group stage on a high note, thrashing Oman by nine wickets with over 10 overs remaining. The defending champions chased down 105 in a mere 9.4 overs at Pallekele, showcasing why they remain a force despite an early exit.
Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh unleashed havoc from the outset. Their 93-run opening partnership in 49 balls left Oman reeling. Head’s aggressive 32 came off 19 balls with six fours, ended by a catch off Shakeel Ahmad. Marsh’s unbeaten 64—blasted in 33 balls with four massive sixes and seven fours—was the highlight, complemented by Josh Inglis’s quickfire 12 not out.
Oman’s batting imploded spectacularly. Bowled out for 104 after choosing to bat, they lost their first wicket at zero and never recovered. Wasim Ali’s 32 was the lone bright spot, supported by modest contributions from Jatinder Singh (17), Hammad Mirza (16), and Karan Sonavale (12).
Bowling star Adam Zampa dominated with 4 wickets for 21 runs in 3.2 overs, clinching Player of the Match. Glenn Maxwell (2-13) and Xavier Bartlett (2-27) provided stout support, with Stoinis and Ellis picking up one each.
For Australia, it’s a bittersweet farewell after group stage defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka barred them from Super 8s. Oman’s tournament was a disaster—all four losses confirming their struggles. As group stages conclude, Super 8 battles begin February 21 in the 2026 edition.