T20 World Cup 2026: Australia vs Oman, Match 40 – Full highlights, top moments & winner details

Published - 20 Feb 2026, 23:05 IST | Updated - 20 Feb 2026, 23:05 IST

Australia ended their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in style with a thumping nine-wicket win over Oman at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

It was a dead-rubber, with both of the teams eliminated from the competition. After winning the toss, Mitchell Marsh invited Oman to bat, and it was a total domination by the Aussie bowlers as they bundled out the opposition for just 104 in 16.2 overs. None of the Oman batters, except Wasim Ali, who scored 32 off 33 balls, survived for much long against the brilliant bowling by the 2021 T20 World Cup champions.

Captain Jatinder Singh scored 17 runs, whereas Hammad Mirza made 16 runs in 13 balls. Veteran leg-spinner Adam Zampa was the star of the show, picking up four wickets, while giving away 21 runs in his 3.2 overs spell. Glenn Maxwell and Xavier Bartlett, too, picked up two wickets each, whereas Marcus Stoinis and Nathan Ellis took one wicket each.

In reply, chasing a modest target, the Aussie openers Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh ran riot with a 93-run opening partnership in just 8.1 overs, making it a one-sided affair. Marsh scored unbeaten 64, whereas Head got dismissed on 32 before wicketkeeper Josh Inglis finished things off with a 12-run cameo.

Left-arm spinner Shakeel Ahmed was the sole successful bowler from Oman, who took Head’s wicket. Adam Zampa was named Player of the Match for his match-winning spell. Australia will head home, ending their disappointing World Cup campaign on a high.

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh came all guns blazing in this chase. He played a captain's knock of 64 off just 33 balls, which included seven fours and four sixes. He finished his campaign scoring 118 runs in two innings that he played. It was a disastrous campaign for the Aussies.

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐓!With back-to-back fifties now under his belt, Mitchell Marsh is leading this charge with total authority 💪ICC Men's #T20WorldCup | #AUSvOMA | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/j9fVbeP0mc

Adam Zampa was the pick of the bowlers. The veteran leg-spinner picked up four wickets in just 3.2 overs, while conceding just 21 runs. He finished his World Cup 2026 with eight wickets to his name.

Australia restricts Oman to 104 with a dominant show! 🙌Will Australia finish the job with the bat, or will Oman spring a surprise? 👀ICC Men's #T20WorldCup | #AUSvOMA | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/j9fVbeP0mc

Adam Zampa was named Player of the Match for his game-changing spell. This is his sixth player of the match award in T20 World Cup history.