ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 20-Feb-2026 07:00 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
OMAN 104/10 (16.2)
AUS 108/1 (9.4)
Australia won by 9 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Inglis* | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 200 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 64 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 193.94 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiten Ramanandi* | 0.4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| Shakeel Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
Last Wicket:Travis Head c and b Shakeel Ahmed 32(19) - 93/1 in 8.1 ov.
Australia vs Oman
Oman — Innings 1 (104/10 in 16.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aamir Kaleem b Xavier Bartlett | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jatinder Singh (c) b Xavier Bartlett | 17 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 113.33 | |
| Karan Sonavale b Nathan Ellis | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.09 | |
| Hammad Mirza b Adam Zampa | 16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 123.08 | |
| Wasim Ali b Glenn Maxwell | 32 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 96.97 | |
| Mohammad Nadeem lbw b Adam Zampa | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Vinayak Shukla (wk) c Cameron Green b Marcus Stoinis | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 | |
| Jiten Ramanandi lbw b Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Shakeel Ahmed c Xavier Bartlett b Adam Zampa | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Jay Odedra not out | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Shafiq Jan b Adam Zampa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 6 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 104 | 10 wkts, 16.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Nathan Ellis | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Cameron Green | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Adam Zampa | 3.2 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 6.3 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 4.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aamir Kaleem & Jatinder Singh | 0 | 1 |
| Karan Sonavale & Jatinder Singh | 24 | 19 |
| Hammad Mirza & Jatinder Singh | 15 | 10 |
| Hammad Mirza & Wasim Ali | 20 | 18 |
| Mohammad Nadeem & Wasim Ali | 10 | 11 |
| Vinayak Shukla & Wasim Ali | 17 | 16 |
| Jiten Ramanandi & Wasim Ali | 3 | 6 |
| Shakeel Ahmed & Wasim Ali | 11 | 12 |
| Shakeel Ahmed & Jay Odedra | 4 | 4 |
| Shafiq Jan & Jay Odedra | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aamir Kaleem | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Karan Sonavale | 3.2 | 24 |
| 3 | Jatinder Singh | 4.6 | 39 |
| 4 | Hammad Mirza | 7.6 | 59 |
| 5 | Mohammad Nadeem | 9.5 | 69 |
| 6 | Vinayak Shukla | 12.3 | 86 |
| 7 | Jiten Ramanandi | 13.3 | 89 |
| 8 | Wasim Ali | 15.3 | 100 |
| 9 | Shakeel Ahmed | 16.1 | 104 |
| 10 | Shafiq Jan | 16.2 | 104 |
Australia — Innings 2 (108/1 in 9.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) not out | 64 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 193.94 | |
| Travis Head c and b Shakeel Ahmed | 32 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 168.42 | |
| Josh Inglis (wk) not out | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | ||||||
| Total | 108 | 1 wkts, 9.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Cameron Green, Tim David, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafiq Jan | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15 |
| Jay Odedra | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Shakeel Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Wasim Ali | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | 0.4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 15 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh & Travis Head | 93 | 49 |
| Mitchell Marsh & Josh Inglis | 15 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Head | 8.1 | 93 |
Match Info
| Match | Australia vs Oman |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 20-Feb-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pallekele |
| Seating Capacity | 35000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Australia vs Oman (AUS vs OMN)
Australia will face Oman in a thrilling match on 20-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for AUS vs OMN Match 40 Match
The Pallekele Stadium pitch is known for its batting-friendly nature, favouring the batters who often dominate the game. The surface doesn’t offer much assistance to pacers, making it easier for batsmen to find their rhythm and score big runs once they settle in. As the matches move forward, the pitch at Pallekele International Stadium gradually dries up and becomes more favourable for spinners. Considering the impressive spin options available to both teams, it wouldn’t be surprising to witness game-changing performances from the talented spin department.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Pallekele, LK will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 22°C on the match day with 93% humidity and 7.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Australia is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Oman remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Australia will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Oman will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Australia batting and Oman bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Australia showcase its strengths, or will Oman pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 20-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
