Australia and Oman Set for Group Stage Finale in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Mumbai — The final Group C fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place tonight at Wankhede Stadium, where Australia will square off against Oman at 7:15 PM Nepal Time in what promises to be an intriguing conclusion to the group stage.

Although Super 8 qualification is already decided and neither Australia nor Oman can progress, both teams will be eager to finish their tournament campaigns on a high and restore some pride after challenging group stage runs.

Match Background

Australia and Oman have met once before in men’s T20 internationals at a World Cup level, with Australia claiming victory by 39 runs at the 2024 T20 World Cup. In that encounter Australia showcased strong all‑round depth and made history by remaining unbeaten against Associate nations in T20 cricket until this event.

In contrast, Oman’s journey this year has been a mix of promise and struggle. They have faced heavy defeats against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka and recently endured a 96‑run loss to Ireland in Colombo, where Ireland posted 235/5 before bowling Oman out for 139.

Oman’s Evolving T20I Record

As of February 2026, Oman’s T20I record against Full Member nations showcases both historical achievement and the gap against top teams. Oman’s most celebrated win remains their first triumph over a Full Member — a memorable two‑wicket victory against Ireland at the 2016 T20 World Cup in Dharamsala. Since then, their encounters with Full Member sides have produced a challenging record, including losses to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Australia, India, and Pakistan across various ICC events and bilateral meetings.

The Oman squad is captained by Jatinder Singh, who has been vocal about seizing the opportunity to upset a traditional powerhouse in this final group game.

Key Players to Watch

For Australia, Matthew Renshaw has been a standout with the bat, accumulating runs at a strong strike rate across his T20I appearances in the tournament. Meanwhile Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis have led Australia’s bowling effort, each claiming four wickets so far. For Oman, Aamir Kaleem tops the batting charts with significant contributions, and Shakeel Ahmed along with Sufyan Mehmood have been key wicket‑takers (3) for their side.

What’s at Stake

While the result will not alter Super 8 standings, both teams will be keen to enhance their momentum and morale as they look toward the future beyond the World Cup. Australia will aim to salvage a positive final impression after an unexpected early exit — a result that has sparked significant analysis and internal scrutiny back home.

Oman will be hoping to cap their campaign with a spirited performance and continue building experience against top cricketing nations. Their evolving exposure to full international competition is seen as a critical part of their long‑term growth curve in global cricket.