Australia Secure Clinical Victory Over Resilient Oman

Oman's Innings: Australia's bowlers were clinical from the very first ball. Xavier Bartlett set the tone by taking a wicket with the first delivery of the match . Oman's batting lineup never recovered and was bowled out for just 104 runs in 16.2 overs . Wasim Ali was the only batter to offer any real resistance, scoring a gritty 32 runs . Adam Zampa was the pick of the Australian bowlers, taking 4 wickets for just 21 runs . Glenn Maxwell and Xavier Bartlett chipped in with two wickets each .

Despite the comprehensive win, the mood in the Australian camp was one of deep disappointment. The victory was a mere consolation after they failed to advance to the Super 8s, having lost crucial matches to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka earlier in the group stage . This marked the first time since 2009 that Australia failed to make it past the group stage of a T20 World Cup .

The players' post-match comments reflected the "hollow feeling" in the dressing room . Captain Mitchell Marsh described their campaign as a "missed opportunity" , while Player of the Match Adam Zampa admitted, "It's probably the worst-feeling four-for I've ever got... We're feeling flat about the World Cup ending so early for us" . The team's disappointing performance was attributed to several factors, including the absence of injured fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, and questionable selection decisions during the tournament .