In the final match of the 2026 T20 World Cup, Australia’s captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first against Oman. The team made only one adjustment to the lineup, replacing allrounder Cooper Connolly with Matt Renshaw, while Steven Smith sat out this match.
Marsh expressed his hopes for a strong performance, stating, “It’s a fresh wicket and hopefully we bowl well. We certainly respect the noise from back home. We knew that was coming. We will reflect on ways to get better. This is a really disappointed group, but today is a World Cup game for Australia and we want to do well.”
On their end, Oman made several changes, fielding four new players in an effort to turn their fortunes around. Captain Jatinder Singh indicated his preference to bat first, viewing the toss result favorably.
The weather during the match remains mild, with only a few clouds present. Australia has faced a challenging tournament, suffering a string of losses following a promising start with a 67-run victory over Ireland. Their subsequent performances saw them fall to Zimbabwe by 23 runs and to Sri Lanka by eight wickets, with an earlier washout against Ireland presenting further setbacks.
Conversely, Oman has struggled as well, experiencing heavy defeats against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Ireland, with margins of eight, 105, and 96 runs, respectively.
Australia’s lineup features notable players such as Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Glenn Maxwell, while Oman’s team includes Jatinder Singh, Aamir Kaleem, and Vinayak Shukla among others. Both teams approach this match with a sense of urgency, seeking to redeem their respective campaigns in a high-stakes World Cup scenario.