ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Match 40: Australia vs Oman Predicted Playing XI  

Australia and Oman lock horns in the last group game of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Friday, February 20, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have already been eliminated.

Here is the predicted Australia XI for match 40 of T20 World Cup 2026:

Top Order: Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Steve Smith

Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head opened together for the first time in the ongoing World Cup in the last game against Sri Lanka and forged a 104-run stand inside nine overs. Steve Smith should get a game as he arrived late as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood but has been on the bench.

Middle Order: Tim David, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell

Tim David was expected to play a key role as he has decent experience of playing in the subcontinent. However, he failed to impress with the bat. Josh Inglis has been shuffled around in the batting order and that hasn’t helped his cause. Glenn Maxwell has got starts but failed to convert them into big scores.

Lower Order: Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly

Marcus Stoinis has scored only 55 runs in three innings and bagged three wickets. Cooper Connolly will give Australia some batting cushion down the order and chip in with his handy left-arm spin bowling.

Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

Xavier Bartlett has gone wicketless in the two games he has played so far and would want to finish the campaign on a high. Nathan Ellis has tried hard but hasn’t received much support from the other bowlers. Adam Zampa has also underperformed, managing only four wickets from three games.

Here is the predicted Oman XI for match 40 of T20 World Cup 2026:

Top Order: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (C), Ashish Odedara

Aamir Kaleem will look to continue from where he left off in the last game against Ireland, where he scored a quickfire 50. Jatinder Singh has not been able to lead from the front, aggregating just 13 runs in three innings. Ashish Odedara has played only one game and will have to play a key role at No. 3.

Middle Order: Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (WK), Mohammad Nadeem

Hammad Mirza had two dismal outings but scored 46 off 37 balls against Ireland. Vinayak Shukla has 29 runs in three innings, striking at 120.84. Mohammad Nadeem has a highest score of 53 in this tournament and would want to finish off with another memorable knock.

Lower Order: Jiten Ramanandi, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood

Jiten Ramanandi has not had a great campaign with bat and ball. Nadeem Khan will have a key role to play through the middle overs with his left-arm spin. Sufyan Mehmood has not been able to do justice to his talent.

Bowlers: Shakeel Ahmed, Shah Faisal

Shakeel Ahmed picked up three wickets in two games. He will look to make early inroads on Friday. Meanwhile, Shah Faisal will want to forget the hammering he took in the last game, as he gave away 32 runs in two overs.

Frequently asked questions:

• When and where the match will be played?

This match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday, February 20.

• Who are the key players to watch out for?

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Adam Zampa could be the Australian players to watch out for. In the Oman lineup, keep an eye on Aamir Kaleem.

• Which are the player battles to watch out?

Travis Head vs Shakeel Ahmed, Aamir Kaleem vs Xavier Bartlett, and Glenn Maxwell vs Nadeem Khan are three player battles to keep an eye on.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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