Australia vs Oman Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024

Australia vs Oman Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024

Match Summary

In an exciting T20 World Cup match, Marcus Stoinis delivered an impressive all-round performance to help Australia secure a 39-run victory over Oman on Thursday in Barbados. This Group B clash saw Australia start their campaign on a winning note.

Australia’s Innings

After being asked to bat first, Australia found themselves in trouble at 50/3. Stoinis then played a crucial role, smashing a 36-ball 67 to lead Australia to a total of 164/5 in their 20 overs. He was well-supported by David Warner, and together they put up a century partnership, with both players reaching half-centuries.

Oman’s Run Chase

Oman’s chase never gained momentum, as Australia’s collective bowling effort, led by Stoinis with a 3-wicket haul, proved too strong. Despite a valiant effort, Oman managed only 125/9 in their 20 overs, giving Australia a comfortable victory.

Australia’s Ambition

With this win, Australia aims to secure their third major trophy within a year and become the first team to simultaneously hold the World Test Championships, the 50-over World Cup, and the T20 World Cup.

Playing XIs

Oman:
Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale(w), Aqib Ilyas(c), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mehran Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan

Australia:
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Player of the Match

Marcus Stoinis:
“Nice start, some cobwebs for us, but good to get the win. We were just looking to try and hit the ball along the ground hard at the start. Spin was harder to face, was keeping low but the new ball was tough as well.”

Match Details

• Oman’s Score: 125/9 (20 overs)
• Australia’s Score: 164/5 (20 overs)
• Result: Australia won by 39 runs

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Key Performances

• Australia Bowling:
  • Marcus Stoinis: 3 wickets
  • Mitchell Starc: 2 wickets
  • Adam Zampa: 2 wickets
  • Nathan Ellis: 2 wickets
• Oman’s Effort:
  For a significant portion of the match, Oman had Australia under pressure. Their bowlers performed brilliantly, highlighted by Aqib’s stunning catch. They would wonder how the game might have changed if Stoinis’ catch at long off had been taken, as he went on to hit three more sixes in that over, making his 67 runs the game-changer.

Australia’s collective effort ultimately saw them through, but Oman made them work hard on a humid night in Barbados.