Australia salvaged pride in their final T20 World Cup 2026 game on Friday (Feb 20) as they beat Oman by nine wickets. Riding on an excellent batting display from Mitchell Marsh (unbeaten 64) and Adam Zampa’s (21/4) neat bowling saw the Aussies home. However, that win was not enough for the 2021 T20 World Cup champions as they bowed out in the group stage, having lost to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Group B.<h2>Australia salvage pride</h2>Marsh reached his fifty inside the six-over power play and hit four sixes and seven fours in all as Australia, having bowled out Oman for 104, raced to 108-1 with more than 10 overs to spare. Fellow opener Travis Head made 32 and Josh Inglis 12 not out, but the win against a 20th-ranked Oman side will be scant consolation after a chaotic campaign in Sri Lanka. A depleted Australia failed to make the second phase for only the second time in the event's history after defeats to Zimbabwe and co-hosts Sri Lanka.&nbsp;"As I've said a few times, it's a bitterly disappointed change room," said Marsh.&nbsp;"Like every team, we built towards this for two years. Unfortunately, in a couple of key games, we just didn't play our best cricket."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Australia arrived after being drubbed 3-0 in Pakistan and without injured fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. They then lost Marsh for the first two games after he was hit during practice and suffered testicular bleeding. Australia's acerbic media did not hold back in their criticism after their fate was sealed when Zimbabwe's match against Ireland was washed out on Tuesday, citing selection "stuff-ups".&nbsp;Chief among those was sticking with the woefully out-of-form Cameron Green and promoting Tim David to number four as a "power hitter" when he had not played since December because of a hamstring injury. Glenn Maxwell, so often a match-winner with the bat in the past, struggled for runs and the Australians dearly missed the experience of Cummins and Hazlewood.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Matt Renshaw was Australia's top run scorer in the first two group matches, but he was bewilderingly dropped for the must-win Sri Lanka clash on Monday. After Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl, Australia's Xavier Bartlett took a wicket with the first ball of the Oman innings, bowling Aamir Kaleem. Bartlett took 2-27 and Adam Zampa 4-21 as Oman were routed for 104 in 16.2 overs with Wasim Ali top scoring on 32.&nbsp;"It's been a really tough few days. There are some pretty quiet voices around the group right now," said Zampa, who was named player of the match.&nbsp;"We're feeling flat about the World Cup ending so early for us.&nbsp;"I'm pretty disappointed overall. I'm certainly not ready to be flying home tomorrow."

Riding on an excellent batting display from Mitchell Marsh (unbeaten 64) and Adam Zampa’s (21/4) neat bowling saw the Aussies home. However, that win was not enough for the 2021 T20 World Cup champions as they bowed out in the group stage, having lost to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Group B.

Australia salvaged pride in their final T20 World Cup 2026 game on Friday (Feb 20) as they beat Oman by nine wickets. Riding on an excellent batting display from Mitchell Marsh (unbeaten 64) and Adam Zampa’s (21/4) neat bowling saw the Aussies home. However, that win was not enough for the 2021 T20 World Cup champions as they bowed out in the group stage, having lost to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Group B. Australia salvage pride Marsh reached his fifty inside the six-over power play and hit four sixes and seven fours in all as Australia, having bowled out Oman for 104, raced to 108-1 with more than 10 overs to spare. Fellow opener Travis Head made 32 and Josh Inglis 12 not out, but the win against a 20th-ranked Oman side will be scant consolation after a chaotic campaign in Sri Lanka. A depleted Australia failed to make the second phase for only the second time in the event's history after defeats to Zimbabwe and co-hosts Sri Lanka. "As I've said a few times, it's a bitterly disappointed change room," said Marsh. "Like every team, we built towards this for two years. Unfortunately, in a couple of key games, we just didn't play our best cricket." ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Australia arrived after being drubbed 3-0 in Pakistan and without injured fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. They then lost Marsh for the first two games after he was hit during practice and suffered testicular bleeding. Australia's acerbic media did not hold back in their criticism after their fate was sealed when Zimbabwe's match against Ireland was washed out on Tuesday, citing selection "stuff-ups". Chief among those was sticking with the woefully out-of-form Cameron Green and promoting Tim David to number four as a "power hitter" when he had not played since December because of a hamstring injury. Glenn Maxwell, so often a match-winner with the bat in the past, struggled for runs and the Australians dearly missed the experience of Cummins and Hazlewood. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Matt Renshaw was Australia's top run scorer in the first two group matches, but he was bewilderingly dropped for the must-win Sri Lanka clash on Monday. After Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl, Australia's Xavier Bartlett took a wicket with the first ball of the Oman innings, bowling Aamir Kaleem. Bartlett took 2-27 and Adam Zampa 4-21 as Oman were routed for 104 in 16.2 overs with Wasim Ali top scoring on 32. "It's been a really tough few days. There are some pretty quiet voices around the group right now," said Zampa, who was named player of the match. "We're feeling flat about the World Cup ending so early for us. "I'm pretty disappointed overall. I'm certainly not ready to be flying home tomorrow."

Riding on an excellent batting display from Mitchell Marsh (unbeaten 64) and Adam Zampa’s (21/4) neat bowling saw the Aussies home. However, that win was not enough for the 2021 T20 World Cup champions as they bowed out in the group stage, having lost to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Group B.

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Australia might have bagged two crucial points with a convincing win over Oman in their T20 World Cup opener, but their fans and dressing room had a big&nbsp;issue to solve - Mitchell Starc’s injury scare. Starc walked away in discomfort in the second innings, casting doubts over his participation in the game against England on Saturday (June 8) in Barbados. Captain Mitchell Marsh provided an update later.

Speaking to the media after Australia’s 39-run win against Oman, Marsh said Starc suffered cramps while bowling and walked away straightaway to avoid getting aggravated. Marsh added that when Starc says he must leave the game midway, he will, saying he knows his body and what’s at stake in this year’s 20-team tournament.

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The veteran seamer was on song against Oman, picking two wickets for 20 runs in three overs.&nbsp;

"Took his time and showed his experience. Starcy was just a cramp, so didn't want to take a chance. When Starcy says I am okay to go off you let him go off," Marsh said of Starc after the game.&nbsp;

<h2>Stoinis expects better pitches</h2>

Following the drama surrounding slow and non-supportive pitches on offer during this T20 WC in the Americas, the Player of the Match against Oman, Marcus Stoinis, said he expects the pitches to behave better as the tournament progresses.&nbsp;

Considering how the batters made batting look utterly easy with unbelievable stroke play during the recently-concluded IPL 2024, where the teams made 200-plus totals for fun, Stoinis said this showpiece event will be a different ball game, with old-school T20 cricket likely on display.

"Yeah, it is a bit difficult; the ball in the second inning, it is a bit sticky. And the spinners also gripping the ball sometimes, the ball is getting low," Stoinis said. "And when I played Maxwell, one or two balls maybe the wicket holds the ball, and it spins. So, it is still a bit difficult, but compared to the previous match, it's better.

"Today it's a better wicket. I hope the more matches we play in this wicket; the more wickets will go better," he continued.&nbsp;

Crediting this year's IPL stint for his flourishing outing against Oman on Thursday, Stoinis said regardless of anything, a player comes out as a better cricketer after an IPL season.

"I think I've been going to the IPL for ten years now, so it always feels at the end of IPL when you finish IPL, you're a better player, so regardless of the 100 or not, I think it's a nice way to lead into a World Cup," he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Australia might have bagged two crucial points with a convincing win over Oman in their T20 World Cup opener, but their fans and dressing room had a big issue to solve - Mitchell Starc’s injury scare.

Australia might have bagged two crucial points with a convincing win over Oman in their T20 World Cup opener, but their fans and dressing room had a big issue to solve - Mitchell Starc’s injury scare. Starc walked away in discomfort in the second innings, casting doubts over his participation in the game against England on Saturday (June 8) in Barbados. Captain Mitchell Marsh provided an update later. Speaking to the media after Australia’s 39-run win against Oman, Marsh said Starc suffered cramps while bowling and walked away straightaway to avoid getting aggravated. Marsh added that when Starc says he must leave the game midway, he will, saying he knows his body and what’s at stake in this year’s 20-team tournament. ALSO READ: T20 WC: Pakistan legend hypes India ahead of showdown clash in New York; rings warning bells for Babar Azam The veteran seamer was on song against Oman, picking two wickets for 20 runs in three overs. "Took his time and showed his experience. Starcy was just a cramp, so didn't want to take a chance. When Starcy says I am okay to go off you let him go off," Marsh said of Starc after the game. Stoinis expects better pitches Following the drama surrounding slow and non-supportive pitches on offer during this T20 WC in the Americas, the Player of the Match against Oman, Marcus Stoinis, said he expects the pitches to behave better as the tournament progresses. Considering how the batters made batting look utterly easy with unbelievable stroke play during the recently-concluded IPL 2024, where the teams made 200-plus totals for fun, Stoinis said this showpiece event will be a different ball game, with old-school T20 cricket likely on display. "Yeah, it is a bit difficult; the ball in the second inning, it is a bit sticky. And the spinners also gripping the ball sometimes, the ball is getting low," Stoinis said. "And when I played Maxwell, one or two balls maybe the wicket holds the ball, and it spins. So, it is still a bit difficult, but compared to the previous match, it's better. "Today it's a better wicket. I hope the more matches we play in this wicket; the more wickets will go better," he continued. Crediting this year's IPL stint for his flourishing outing against Oman on Thursday, Stoinis said regardless of anything, a player comes out as a better cricketer after an IPL season. "I think I've been going to the IPL for ten years now, so it always feels at the end of IPL when you finish IPL, you're a better player, so regardless of the 100 or not, I think it's a nice way to lead into a World Cup," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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