ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 40: Australia vs Oman
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ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 40: Australia vs Oman
The group stage reaches its grand finale as the 2021 champions Australia take on Oman in Match 40 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Taking place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, this match is a high-stakes survival test for the Australians. After a shock defeat to Zimbabwe earlier in the group stage, Mitchell Marsh's side finds itself in a "must-win" position to secure a spot in the Super Eight. For Oman, it's a chance to play spoiler on the world stage. You can catch the action live on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
Head-to-Head: The Power Gap Australia has a perfect record against Oman, though their previous meeting in the 2024 World Cup showed that the Associate nation can be stubborn in the field.
June 5, 2024 (T20 WC): Australia won by 39 runs (Marcus Stoinis 67* and 3 wickets).
Feb 20, 2026: Their first meeting on Sri Lankan soil, where the slow Pallekele track levels the playing field for Oman's spinners.
Team Form & Recent Results Australia (W-L-L-W-W) The "Baggy Greens" are navigating a turbulent campaign. Dealing with injuries to key pacers and the recent absence of captain Mitchell Marsh (who is racing to be fit for this finale), the Aussies are under immense pressure to find their clinical edge.
Current Status: 3rd in Group B (as of Feb 16). They must win this match to reach 6 points and secure qualification.
Match 30: Faced Sri Lanka in a high-voltage clash (Feb 16, 2026).
Match 19: Lost to Zimbabwe by 23 runs (The tournament's biggest upset so far).
Selection: Steve Smith has joined the squad as injury cover, adding much-needed stability to a shaky middle order.
Oman (L-L-L-W-L) The "Sultans of Spin" are looking to end their tournament with a historic scalp. While they have struggled to post big totals against Full Members, their bowling unit has been surprisingly disciplined on the turning Sri Lankan tracks.
Last Match: Lost to Ireland by 96 runs (Feb 14, 2026).
Match 12: Lost to Sri Lanka by 105 runs.
Match 8: Lost to Zimbabwe by 8 wickets.
Form: Oman is hunting for their first points of the 2026 campaign.
Players in Focus Mitchell Marsh (Australia): The captain's fitness is the talk of the tournament. If he plays, his ability to dominate the powerplay will be crucial in settling Australian nerves.
Aamir Kaleem (Oman): The veteran all-rounder made history this week as the oldest player to score a T20 World Cup fifty (vs Ireland). His left-arm spin will be Oman's primary weapon on a worn Pallekele pitch.
Adam Zampa (Australia): The premier leg-spinner is Australia's most reliable asset in these conditions. He will be looking to tear through Oman's middle order to boost Australia's Net Run Rate.
Jatinder Singh (Oman): The skipper and anchor. For Oman to stand any chance, Jatinder must weather the early storm from Mitchell Starc and Nathan Ellis to provide a platform for their big hitters.