Australia will play against Oman in their final match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium on Friday, February 20. With both teams already out of the tournament, they aim to conclude their journey on a winning note.
Australia
Australia suffered a series loss against Zimbabwe and then lost to Sri Lanka by 8 wickets, which eliminated them from the tournament. They struggled to find form, particularly on slower pitches. In their last match, they posted 181 runs but Sri Lanka reached the target in just 18 overs. Despite some strong individual performances, their bowlers were ineffective, leading to only one win in three matches.
Oman
Oman has faced challenges in a tough group, losing all three of their matches. They currently sit at the bottom of the table, primarily due to batting failures. In their last game, Oman was bowled out for 139 while chasing 226 runs. Their bowlers have also struggled, conceding significant runs throughout the tournament.
AUS vs OMA Match Details
| AUS vs OMA T20I Match Details | |
| Match | Australia vs Oman 40th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Friday, February 20; 7:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
AUS vs OMA T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at Pallekele typically provides a balanced challenge for both batters and bowlers. Batters can score runs easily early on, while bowlers may find success in the middle overs. Fast bowlers can expect good bounce in the early stages, but the pitch may favor batting as the game goes on. The average score for a first innings is around 167 runs.
AUS vs OMA T20 WC Weather Report
The weather is expected to be cloudy and slightly humid, with a 16% chance of rain. Conditions will likely be warm, around the typical Sri Lankan weather, with humidity levels of 50-60%. The maximum temperature is forecasted to be between 28-30 °C.
AUS vs OMA Head-to-Head Records
| AUS vs OMA head-to-head (in T20Is) | |
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Won by Australia | 1 |
| Won by Oman | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
AUS vs OMA Probable XI
- Australia: Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett
- Oman: Aamir Kaleen, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Jay Odedra, A Odedra, Sufyan Mehmood, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Shah Faisal.
Players to Watch
- Mitchell Marsh | AUS: After missing the first two matches, Marsh returned in the last game and scored 54 runs. Known for his powerful hitting, he can help Australia secure a big score. He has 2155 runs in 84 T20I matches, including a century and 12 half-centuries.
- Mohammad Nadeem | OMA: Nadeem has been a key batter for Oman, totaling 822 runs in 72 T20I matches, including three half-centuries. He can contribute significantly if he gets set, as seen in his unbeaten 53 against Sri Lanka.
AUS vs OMA Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last 6 T20 matches, teams winning the toss have chosen to bowl first in three cases and batted in three.
Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch
- Of the 32 T20I matches at this venue, teams batting first have claimed 15 wins, while teams bowling first have secured 13 wins.
Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: AUS (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 45-50
- AUS Total: 180-190
- Match Winner: Australia
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: OMA (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 36-40
- OMA Total: 140-150
- Match Winner: Australia
Who Will Win Today?
Australia has previously defeated Oman in T20I cricket. Although Australia did not advance to the Super Eight, they are still a strong team capable of winning against less experienced sides. A significant victory for Australia is anticipated in this match.
