AUS vs OMA Match Prediction, Head to Head & Pitch Report: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Australia vs Oman - ICC Men's T20 World Cup Match 40
- Published: February 19, 2026
- Updated: February 19, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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Australia vs Oman 40th Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday. This Group B clash is a dead rubber as both teams have failed to qualify for the Super 8 stage, but the AUS vs OMA match prediction still holds importance for pride and momentum. Australia have won just one out of three matches and are coming off an 8-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, while Oman have lost all three of their games in the tournament.
Australia showed their batting strength in the last match at Pallekele, racing to 70/0 in the powerplay, but failed to capitalize later. Oman, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency, posting totals of 103, 120/9, and 139 in their three outings. Despite their disappointing campaign, Australia’s experience, firepower, and superior bowling attack give them a clear edge in this AUS vs OMA today match prediction and overall Australia vs Oman match prediction.
AUS vs OMA Match Details
- Match: Australia vs Oman – 40th Match
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Friday, 20 February 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
AUS vs OMA Pitch Report – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
The Pallekele surface has been good for batting early in the innings, with teams crossing 180 comfortably in this tournament. However, the pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, bringing spinners into play during the middle overs.
- High-scoring venue in this tournament
- First-innings totals: 225/5 and 180 in two matches
- Spinners effective in middle overs
- 180+ considered competitive score
Weather Report – Pallekele
- Temperature: Around 24–26°C
- Cloudy conditions
- Chance of evening showers
- Humid weather expected
Conditions could slightly assist seamers early on if cloud cover persists.
AUS vs OMA Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Australia (AUS) Won | Oman (OMA) Won |
|---|---|---|
|
01 |
01 |
00 |
Latest meeting (06-Jun-2024): Australia won by 39 runs
AUS vs OMA Predicted Playing XI
Australia Predicted Playing XI
Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Tim David, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly/Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Oman Predicted Playing XI
Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (C), Hammad Mirza, Ashish Odedara, Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (WK), Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed
Probable Top Performers – AUS vs OMA
Batters to Watch
- Travis Head (AUS) – 56 runs in the last match
- Mitchell Marsh (AUS) – 54 runs in the last match
- Aamir Kaleem (OMA) – 50 runs in the last match
Bowlers to Watch
- Nathan Ellis (AUS) – 4 wickets in this tournament
- Adam Zampa (AUS) – Key spinner in the middle overs
- Aamir Kaleem (OMA) – Economy rate of 7.25 in this tournament
AUS vs OMA Toss Prediction
With cloudy conditions expected and the pitch offering early assistance to bowlers, captains may prefer to field first and assess the conditions before chasing under lights.
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
AUS vs OMA Match Prediction & Analysis
Australia will be eager to end their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a positive note after a disappointing group stage. Despite failing to reach the Super 8s, their batting lineup featuring Marsh, Head, and David remains dangerous. Nathan Ellis has been their standout bowler with four wickets at an economy of 7.20, adding stability to the attack.
Oman have struggled with both bat and ball, managing modest totals and conceding heavily in all three matches. While Aamir Kaleem has impressed with both bat and ball, the overall gap in quality and depth is significant. Considering current form, squad strength, and experience, the AUS vs OMA match prediction strongly favors Australia. To better judge today’s result, you can look at the SL vs OMA match 16 and the SL vs AUS match 30 prediction for clearer insights
✅ Prediction: Australia to Win
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❓FAQs
Australia are strong favorites based on experience and overall squad depth.
The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
No, both teams are already eliminated from the tournament.
Yes, the AUS vs OMA match is a dead rubber as both teams have already been eliminated from Super 8 qualification. However, the game still holds importance for team pride, player form, and ending the tournament on a positive note.
Australia and Oman have faced each other once in T20 internationals.
Matches Played: 1
Australia Wins: 1
Oman Wins: 0
Australia won their previous encounter by 39 runs.