A wounded Australia will look to avoid further embarrassment when they face Oman in their final Group B fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday, February 20.
For the first time since 2009, Australia have crashed out in the group stage — a stunning fall for a side that boasts six ODI and one T20 World Cup titles. Their campaign unravelled after a shock defeat to Zimbabwe and a comprehensive loss to Sri Lanka, while a washed-out clash between Zimbabwe and Ireland officially ended their hopes.
The backlash back home has been fierce, with Cricket Australia announcing a “forensic review” once the squad returns. Injuries, questionable selections and poor form combined to produce one of their most forgettable ICC campaigns in recent memory.
Now, Mitchell Marsh and his men have just one objective left — sign off with a win and salvage some pride.
Oman, meanwhile, have also endured a tough tournament, losing all three of their matches. Skipper Jatinder Singh will hope his side can script a memorable upset and end their campaign on a positive note.
AUS vs OMA Match Details
- Match: Australia vs Oman, Group B
- Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
Australia vs Oman Live Streaming Details
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast AUS vs OMA Match Live?
The match will be televised live in India on:
- Star Sports Network
How To Watch AUS vs OMA Live Streaming Online?
Fans can watch the live streaming on:
- JioHotstar app and website
AUS vs OMA Pitch Report – Pallekele
The surface at Pallekele has been excellent for batting throughout the tournament. High-scoring games have been the norm, and chasing sides have benefited from heavy evening dew.
Sri Lanka recently chased down 182 against Australia at this venue with relative ease, highlighting how tricky it can be for bowlers under lights.
Expect another batting-friendly contest, with anything under 170 unlikely to feel safe.
AUS vs OMA Probable Playing XIs
Australia Probable XI
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell/Cameron Green, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann
Oman Probable XI
Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali/Ashish Odedara, Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Matches | Australia Won | Oman Won |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
Australia defeated Oman by 39 runs in their previous T20 World Cup meeting in 2024.
Full Squads
Australia Squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim David, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matt Renshaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Steven Smith
Oman Squad
Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Ashish Odedara, Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed, Wasim Ali, Jay Odedra, Karan Sonavale, Shafiq Jan
When will the Australia vs Oman T20 World Cup 2026 match take place?
The match will be played on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Where will the AUS vs OMA match be played?
The match will be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.
What time will the toss for AUS vs OMA match happen?
The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
What time will the AUS vs OMA match start?
The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of Australia vs Oman match in India?
The live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the live streaming of Australia vs Oman match online?
The match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Have Australia qualified for the Super 8 stage?
No, Australia have been eliminated from the tournament after finishing outside the top two in Group B.
What is at stake in AUS vs OMA match?
Both teams are playing for pride, with Australia aiming to avoid a third straight defeat.
Who are the key players to watch in AUS vs OMA?
Travis Head and Adam Zampa will be crucial for Australia, while Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem are key for Oman.
