Australia vs Oman – 40th Match Group B
The 40th match of Group B in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 will see Australia take on Oman on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM local time (1:30 PM GMT).
Australia enter this contest with a star-studded and dominant squad. Their batting lineup is led by Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, providing explosive top-order aggression and devastating middle-order firepower. Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, and Matthew Renshaw add depth and finishing ability.
In the bowling department, Australia boast a world-class attack featuring Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, offering lethal pace, accurate seam, and top-tier spin options perfectly suited to Pallekele’s conditions.
Oman come into this match with a determined associate side. Their batting unit includes Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, providing reliable top-order stability and middle-order aggression. Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale add depth.
Oman’s bowling attack is led by Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, offering a mix of pace and spin.
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch typically offers true bounce and pace early on, assisting fast bowlers with seam movement, while spinners get some grip as the match progresses on a balanced surface with a fast outfield. In this evening/night game under lights, dew often plays a significant role in the second innings, making chasing easier and favoring the team batting second. Batters can play freely with stroke play once set, and a first-innings total of around 170–190 is generally considered competitive at this venue in T20Is.
Expert Prediction: Australia have 88% chance and Oman have 12% winning chance.
Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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