Australia Conclude Disappointing T20 World Cup Campaign with Match Against Oman

Australia conclude their disappointing T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on Friday, 20 February, as they face Oman in Match 40 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. What was initially expected to be a routine qualification for the 2021 champions has turned into a dead-rubber fixture, with both teams already eliminated from Super 8 contention following a series of upsets in Group B.New Zealand vs Pakistan Prediction: Who Will Win NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match?. The match is scheduled to begin at7:00 pm IST (1:30 pm GMT). Broadcasters have ensured wide coverage for this final Group B fixture. India:The match will be telecast live on theStar Sports Network. Digital users can stream the game live on theJioHotstarapp and website. Australia:Fans back home can watch the action viaFox Sportsor stream it throughKayo SportsandICC.tv. United Kingdom:Live coverage is available onSky Sports Cricketand theSky Goapp. Global:In regions without a primary broadcaster, the match is available via theICC.tvplatform. Australia's exit from the group stage marks only the second time in the tournament's history that the side has failed to progress, the first being in 2009. Losses to Zimbabwe and co-hosts Sri Lanka, combined with a washout between Zimbabwe and Ireland, mathematically ended Mitchell Marsh’s side's hopes earlier this week. Despite the elimination, the match remains a matter of pride for the Baggy Greens. Senior players like Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head will be looking to sign off with a dominant performance, while younger talents such as Cooper Connolly and Xavier Bartlett may receive another opportunity to gain vital tournament experience.Colombo Weather and Rain Forecast for New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match. Oman enter their final match without a win in the tournament but with their sights set on a historic result. Captain Jatinder Singh has expressed confidence ahead of the clash, noting that his side smell blood against a struggling Australian outfit. The Omani squad has shown glimpses of resilience, particularly through the batting of Vinayak Shukla and the bowling of Shakeel Ahmed. Facing a wounded major cricketing nation provides the Gulf side with a unique chance to create a lasting memory before departing the world stage. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 20, 2026 05:45 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our websitelatestly.com).