Australia have been making some changes to the Playing XI due to injury issues. However, Oman, on the other hand have been very consistent about their playing XI. Also, this match is Australia’s last opportunity to end the season on a strong note.
The following article provides a detailed study of the probable playing XIs for the Australia vs Oman match. Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are through to the Super-8s after comprehensive wins from this group.
Australia Playing XI vs Oman Playing XI, Match no. 40 – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Australia Playing XI vs Oman – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head
Mitchell Marsh, the opening all-rounder, is back in the Australian deck and will be instrumental at the top of the order since he opens the innings alongside the left-handed batter Travis Head. Travis Head also gained some sheer confidence with the return of the captain, as he played a very good hand against the Lankans, though it eventually ended in vain.
Middle-order: Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David
Steve Smith, the veteran, was flown in from Australia to Sri Lanka and replaced Josh Hazlewood with him. Smith can be and should be given a chance to feature in at least one game, since it is evident that he is in the scheme of things. The remaining of their middle order remains intact, as Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David continue to add firepower through the middle phase.
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, and Adam Zampa
Australia, in the absence of paceman Josh Hazlewood have struggled to pick any wickets in the game. Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett are the pacers, but are yet to make any significant impact, while Adam Zampa has also been lagging on the wickets tally.
Australia Playing XI: Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, and Adam Zampa.
Oman Playing XI vs Australia – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem
The Omani opening duo of Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem are their most experienced batters. Aamir Kaleem played a fine hand against Ireland and will be in great touch against the weakened Australian bowling attack. Jatinder Singh, the captain, is yet to cross the double figures in this edition of the World Cup.
Middle-Order Batters: Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Mohammad Nadeem, Vinayak Shukla
Hammad Mirza is not the traditional number 3 for them; however, he was a former opener who has been handed this new role in the middle order. Mohammad Nadeem is another crucial force in the middle phase; however, his striking rate is a major concern. Vinayak Shukla, the explosive option in their batting order, has been short of runs in recent times, but he has the ability to fire.
Bowlers: Jiten Ramanandi, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmad, Nadeem Khan and Faisal Shah
Sufyan Mehmood remains their best bowler, who often strikes with the new ball and bowls alongside Faisal Shah. Faisal, on the other hand, is known widely for his economical spells. Nadeem Khan is their central spinner; however, the Omani bowlers are yet to make an impact with the ball.
Oman Playing XI: Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Aamir Kaleem, Wasim Ali, Mohammad Nadeem, Vinayak Shukla, Jiten Ramanandi, Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad and Faisal Shah
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