Adam Zampa’s mesmerizing spell propelled Australia to a comprehensive nine-wicket triumph over Oman, wrapping up their T20 World Cup group stage with 62 balls intact. Chasing 105 at Pallekele, they cruised to victory in 9.4 overs, losing only one wicket.
The chase was a spectacle led by captain Mitchell Marsh’s unbeaten 64 off 33 balls—seven fours and four sixes lighting up the innings. Travis Head contributed a fiery 32 from 19 deliveries with six boundaries, their 93-run stand in 8.1 overs sealing the deal early. Josh Inglis added an unbeaten 12 off six balls.
Oman’s 104 all out in 16.2 overs was a sorry tale. After losing the toss and batting first, they started with a duck and kept tumbling. Wasim Ali’s 32 (four fours off 33 balls) was the best, with Jatinder Singh (17), Hammad Mirza (16), and Karan Sonavale (12) trailing far behind.
Zampa stole the show with 4-21, named Player of the Match. Maxwell’s 2-13, Bartlett’s 2-27, and single strikes from Stoinis and Ellis completed the demolition.
Australia exits after defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, while Oman’s perfect record of four losses dashes their bold pre-match claims. The group phase ends, Super 8s ignite on February 21.