Australia had to make several changes to their squad due to injuries. Oman, on the other hand, has kept a consistent lineup in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The match against Oman is Australia’s last chance to finish the tournament on a high note.
Mitchell Marsh will open the innings for Australia, alongside Travis Head, who had a strong performance against Sri Lanka, though it did not lead to a win.
Steve Smith has stepped in for the injured Josh Hazlewood. Smith’s experience is valuable, and he is expected to play an important role. The middle order remains unchanged, featuring Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David.
The absence of Josh Hazlewood has been felt, as the bowling attack has struggled to take wickets. Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett have been below par, and Adam Zampa has had difficulties as well.
Australia Playing XI: Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa
For Oman, Aamir Kaleem and Jatinder Singh will start the innings. Kaleem is in good form following a solid performance against Ireland, aiming to challenge Australia’s bowling. Jatinder has not been scoring much recently.
Hammad Mirza, while not a traditional number 3, brings his experience as a former opener to the middle order. Mohammad Nadeem is another player to watch, despite concerns about his strike rate. Vinayak Shukla, known for his powerful batting, has also faced difficulties but always has the potential to change the game.
Sufyan Mehmood is Omán’s key bowler, often breaking partnerships early. Faisal Shah offers consistency with his bowling, while Nadeem Khan is vital as their main spinner.
Oman Playing XI: Jatinder Singh (c), Mohammad Nadeem, Hammad Mirza, Aamir Kaleem, Wasim Ali, Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Vinayak Shukla, Jiten Ramanandi, Faisal Shah
