Australia is set to open their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on Wednesday (Thursday IST) against Oman at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Here’s a detailed preview of the match, including predictions, weather, pitch report, and more.
Match Preview
Oman lost their first match of the tournament against Namibia in a thrilling Super Over encounter. Oman almost defended their score of 109 before losing in the Super Over.
Australia, led by Mitch Marsh, aims for a strong start in their T20 World Cup campaign. The match promises to be an exciting contest as Australia looks to secure a win against Oman.
Key Moments
- Match: Australia vs Oman, T20 World Cup 2024, Match 10
- Date & Time: Wednesday (Thursday IST)
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Barbados
- Australia Squad: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Ashton Agar, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Nathan Ellis
- Oman Squad: Kashyap Prajapati, Naseem Khushi (wk), Aqib Ilyas (c), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Mehran Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan, Fayyaz Butt, Shoaib Khan, Rafiullah, Pratik Athavale
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs Oman, T20 World Cup 2024, Match 10 |
| Date & Time | Thursday, June 6, 5:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Weather | Temperature: 28°C, Precipitation: 5%, Humidity: 81% |
| Pitch | Mixed behavior, tough to predict |
Location
Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 0
- Won by Australia: 0
- Won by Oman: 0
Probable Playing XIs
Australia
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (capt), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Oman
Kashyap Prajapati, Naseem Khushi (wk), Aqib Ilyas (capt), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Mehran Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan
Weather Report
The weather in Barbados is expected to be pleasant with a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The chance of precipitation is around 5%, and humidity will be high at 81%, with some clouds in the sky.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval has shown mixed behavior. While Oman and Namibia managed to score only 109 runs each, England bowlers struggled against Scotland on a seemingly good batting surface. Predicting the nature of the pitch remains challenging.
Prediction
Australia starts as overwhelming favorites, with Google giving them a 97% chance of winning.
Key Battles to Watch
David Warner vs Bilal Khan
Warner’s explosive batting against Bilal’s disciplined bowling will be crucial.
Adam Zampa vs Oman’s Middle Order
Zampa spin could be pivotal in containing Oman’s middle-order batsmen.
Mitch Marsh vs Aqib Ilyas
The battle between the captains will set the tone for their respective teams.
Australia vs Oman promises to be an exciting match as both teams look to make their mark in the T20 World Cup 2024. With Australia being the clear favorites, the game will be crucial for Oman’s hopes in the tournament.