T20 World Cup 2026: Match 40, AUS vs OMA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Australia vs Oman?

Australia will take on Oman in Match 40 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday, February 20, but the contest is a dead rubber. With both teams already eliminated, this final Group B fixture will mark the end of their 2026 campaign.

Australia’s tournament never quite took off. They began with a convincing 67-run win over Ireland but failed to build momentum, suffering defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Rain then sealed their fate, as a washout elsewhere confirmed their early exit. It has been a disappointing run for the former champions, who struggled with both bat and ball.

On the other hand, Oman too had a tough campaign. Losses to Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Ireland put them at the bottom of the table. As they prepare for one final outing, both teams will aim to bow out on a positive note.

AUS vs OMA Match Details

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele Pitch Report

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is generally considered a batting-friendly venue, where scores in excess of 150 are quite common in T20 cricket. The surface offers good pace and carry, allowing batters to play their shots freely once they settle in. Bowlers will need to maintain disciplined lines and lengths, as any inconsistency is likely to be punished. While there may be some assistance for the pacers early on, the conditions overall tend to favour the batters.

AUS vs OMA Head-to-Head Record in T20s

AUS vs OMA Predicted Playing XIs

Australia (AUS):

Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim David, Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

Oman (OMA):

Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh(c), Hammad Mirza, Ashish Odedara, Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla(w), Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed

AUS vs OMA Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Travis Head

Australia's star opener, Travis Head, could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Oman. The left-handed batter hasn't been in the best of his best form; however,  he would hope to end the campaign on a high note. In three innings, he has managed to score 79 runs and is coming off a fifty against Sri Lanka in a losing cause.

Probable Best Bowler: Nathan Ellis

Right-arm quick Nathan Ellis has been Australia's best bowler in the ongoing tournament. With all the senior fast bowlers ruled out due to injuries, Ellis was handed the responsibility to lead the attack. While Australia's campaign has already come to an end, Ellis will look to make his four overs count in the coming game.

Today's Match Prediction: Australia to win the match