Oman Innings – Australia Bowling Strikes Early and Often
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Australia’s attack delivered a top-class performance to keep Oman under pressure throughout their innings.
Oman were bowled out for 104 in 16.2 overs, with several batters making starts but unable to convert them into big scores.
Adam Zampa was the star with the ball for Australia, returning figures of 4/21, while Glenn Maxwell and Xavier Bartlett picked up two wickets each to dismantle the Omani batting lineup.
Australia Chase – Easy Run Chase Led by Marsh
Chasing just 105, Australia lost only one wicket and finished the game at 108/1 in 9.4 overs, completing the chase with 62 balls to spare — one of the fastest chases of the tournament.
Captain Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a superb 64 off 33 balls, striking boundaries freely and keeping the required rate irrelevant from very early in the chase. His aggressive knock ensured Australia never looked in trouble.
Support came from Travis Head, who contributed 32 off 19 balls, helping accelerate the chase early before Marsh took over completely.
Key Turning Point
The match’s turning moment came during Oman’s innings, where Zampa’s fiery spell broke crucial partnerships and restricted the total to below 110. This created immense scoreboard pressure that Australia’s batters capitalized on immediately.
Match Summary
Oman: 104 all out (16.2 overs)
Australia: 108/1 (9.4 overs)
Result: Australia won by 9 wickets
Player of the Match: Adam Zampa (4/21)
Match Impact
Although Australia had already been eliminated from advancing after group defeats earlier in the tournament, this emphatic win provides a strong finish and reflects their experience and firepower. Oman, meanwhile, will take lessons from their bowling performance but ultimately fell short in this contest.