Australia vs Oman 40th T20 Match Prediction, Preview, Betting Insights, and Who will win today’s match between AUS vs OMAN?

Australia (AUS) to take on Oman in the 40th match in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Feb 20, 2026. Both teams are officially eliminated from this tournament and this clash will be the last in Group B stage matches. In today’s clash Australia are favourites to win, on the other hand Oman will look to end stronger for the victory and win on a happy note. Let’s break down expert analysis, betting tips, team performance, pitch report, and AUS vs OMAN 40th T20 Match Prediction. Who will win today’s T20 WC match?

Team Performance

Australia: Team Preview & Performance

Australia had the worst performance in this T20 WC 2026 and were officially eliminated from the tournament. In the opening match they started excellently by winning against Ireland by 67 runs, later two consecutive losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, which ended up marking their first early exit since 2009.

The Aussies are in fourth position in Group B with 2 points and a net run rate of 0.414. Now this clash against Oman is the last in this tournament. Cricket Australia officially announced an injury crisis as players like Pat Cummins and Hazlewood were ruled out of the tournament.

Former player Ricky Ponting noted that the middle order failed to capitalise on the strong start and in the absence of veteran pacers, the bowling line-up struggled with death over executions and stopping the flow of runs on pitches in the subcontinent. This match is crucial to win on a happy note and get ready for the 2028 WC as they are the Co-Hosts.

Travis Head is the highest run scorer in Australia 79 runs in 3 matches with strike rate of 193.10. Also captain Mitchell Marsh also recorded a half century 54 off 27 in the match against Sri Lanka.

In the bowling Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa wickets 4 wickets in 3 matches leading for Australia.

Oman: Team Preview & Recent Performance

Oman had a tournament to forget in this T20 WC 2026 and were officially eliminated from the tournament. In their opening match they were bowled out for just 103 and lost by 8 wickets against Zimbabwe, later two consecutive heavy losses to Sri Lanka by 105 runs and Ireland by 96 runs, which ended up marking a disappointing group stage exit.

The Oman side are at the bottom of Group B with 0 points and a net run rate of -4.546. Now this clash against Australia is the last in this tournament. Despite the losses, Aamir Kaleem top scored for Oman with a half century of 50 off 29 balls against Ireland and Hammad Mirza also chipped in with 46 runs in the same match.

On the bowling side Shakeel Ahmed impressed in the power play against Ireland taking 3 wickets for 33 runs. A historical milestone was also recorded as 43-year-old Mohammad Nadeem scored his maiden World Cup fifty against cohosts Sri Lanka.

This dead rubber match against Australia gives them one final chance to end the tournament on a positive note before they shift their focus to the 2024-2026 Cricket World Cup League 2 with their next matches against Nepal on 10 March 2026.

Aamir Kaleem who also holds one of the team’s two half-centuries in the tournament so far with 61 runs in three matches played in this tournament and in the bowling line Shakeel Ahmed leading with three wickets for Oman.

Check: AUS vs OMAN 40th Match Live Score

AUS vs OMAN Today’s Match Weather Condition

• Temperature: 28°C high and low 19°C
• Humidity: 90%
• Rain: 60%
• Wind direction: East
• Wind speed: 9 – 11km/h

AUS vs OMAN Today’s Pitch Report & Toss Condition

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has been high-scoring this tournament, evidenced by Sri Lanka’s record 225/5 against Oman and their successful chase of 184 against Australia. While historical stats show a slight edge for teams batting first (16 win’s vs 13 chasing), the toss factor now heavily considers the 60% rain forecast, making bowling first a tactical advantage for the DLS method.

AUS vs OMAN Today’s Match Prediction

Today’s Cricket Match Prediction: Team Australia are the favorites to win today’s 40th T20 WC 2026 match. and our expert analysis gives AUS 80% chance of winning this match.

AUS vs OMAN – Probable Playing XI (T20 WC 40th Match 2026)

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.

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AUS vs OMAN Betting Tips – 40th Match, T20 World Cup 2026

• Who will win the toss Today: Our toss prediction gives AUS have a higher chance of winning the toss and considering the pitch conditions, the captain who wins the toss is most likely to choose to bowl first.
• Top Batter Performance: Travis Head
• Top Bowler Performance: Adam Zampa
• Today’s T20 match betting tips: Australia are safe bet to play today’s T20 WC 40th Match 2026.