Player of the Match
Player of the Match

9:42pm That brings us to the end of our coverage for today and for the group stage. The Super Eight begins tomorrow, with New Zealand taking on Pakistan, and we hope to have your company for that too. Until then, from all of us here at ESPNcricinfo, it is goodbye!

Mitchell Marsh, Australia captain: (On what the feeling is in the dressing room) Missed opportunity. As I have said multiple times, it is a bitterly disappointed changing room. Did not play our best in the couple of games we need to. That is tournament play. You lose to Zimbabwe and you are under pressure. Good luck to them. The wickets we have played on have not spun. We thought we had the guys to do the job. This wicket, last two wickets, were beautiful. Could not get the job done when it mattered. We will look at it as players and as a team. When you fail, there are always great learnings. Could not be more disappointed. We go home, reflect on it and then move on.

Jatinder Singh, Oman captain: (On the tournament as a whole) It is a proud moment for all of us that we got a chance. The result and the journey, it did not go our way. Will reflect on the preparation, it was not quite up to the mark. Could not get the full members' support. Wanted to play competitive cricket but could only play domestic cricket (which is not up to the level). Grateful for the journey, and I am sure everyone is proud of it. Now, everyone has experienced it, we know what ingredients are required for this stage. We have taken a lot of learnings from this stage and have taken a lot of positives, from the opposition as well. (Message to the team and fans) We are all grateful we got a chance to represent Oman. So glad we got tremendous support from the fans. With your support, we will definitely bounce back stronger.

Adam Zampa, Player of the Match: (On the tournament) It has been a rough few days. Few quiet voices (in the dressing room). Feeling pretty flat about the World Cup ending so soon. We built something around the brand of cricket we felt would work. Unfortunately, it did not work for us. Looking back, could have done more in the SL game. My contribution to that game was not where I wanted it to be. My job is to take wickets through the middle. Was able to do that in a couple of games but not in others. Unfortunately, we could not get it done when it mattered. You always rather have wickets than not have them. Really disappointed, wherein I am not yet ready to fly back home tomorrow.

9:25pm A thumping and crushing run-chase by the Aussies. Marsh smashed the ball to all parts on his way to a 33-ball 64. Head was not shabby either, with Inglis walking out at the end and applying the finishing touches. Oman never really looked to be in the contest, and their bowling display only highlighted the gulf in quality that remains, even if Australia, through this T20 World Cup, were nowhere near their best.

9.4
4
Ramanandi to Inglis, FOUR, slammed down the ground, and Australia finish their campaign with a win! Back of a length on middle and leg. Inglis stands up tall and boshes it over the bowler's head. Marsh takes off his gloves, shakes Inglis' hand and the camera pans to the Aussie dugout, who are also indulging in handshakes, even though almost all of them will feel the disappointment of what was ultimately a failed campaign!
9.3
1
Ramanandi to Marsh, 1 run, off-pace on a fullish length outside off. Marsh gets forward and drives it to long off. Scores level!

Joseph: "Any chance of Australia making to the super 8s?" -- No.

9.2
1
Ramanandi to Inglis, 1 run, slower ball on a length on the pads. Inglis tucks it between deep mid wicket and deep square leg, but settles for a single
9.1
4
Ramanandi to Inglis, FOUR, carved over the off side! Back of a length delivery wide outside off. Inglis throws the kitchen sink at it and scythes it over backward point!

And we go into another over. Seven more needed still. Jiten to try his luck with the ball

END OF OVER:
9 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | AUS: 98/1 (7 runs required from 11 overs, RR: 10.88, RRR: 0.63)

  • Josh Inglis3 (3b)
  • Mitchell Marsh63 (32b)
  • Shakeel Ahmed4-0-29-1
  • Jay Odedra2-0-21-0
8.6
1
Shakeel Ahmed to Inglis, 1 run, short and wide outside off. Inglis rocks back and cuts it towards deep point, who does well to slide to his left and keep it to a single
8.5
1
Shakeel Ahmed to Marsh, 1 run, back of a length on middle. Marsh eases it down the ground to long off
8.4
1
Shakeel Ahmed to Inglis, 1 run, pushed in on a back of a length on off. Punched off the back foot to long on
8.3
1
Shakeel Ahmed to Marsh, 1 run, floated up full and wide. Marsh throws his hands at it and drills it towards sweeper cover

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Super Eights, Group 1
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA33062.259
IND32140.106
WI31220.993
ZIM3030-3.415
Super Eights, Group 2
TeamMWLPTNRR
ENG33061.096
NZ31131.39
PAK3113-0.123
SL3030-1.95
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND44082.5
PAK43160.976
USA42240.788
NED4132-1.217
NAM4040-3.108
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
ZIM43071.506
SL43161.741
AUS42241.523
IRE41230.15
OMA4040-4.845
Group C
TeamMWLPTNRR
WI44081.874
ENG43160.201
SCOT41320.184
ITA4132-1.02
NEP4132-1.349
Group D
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA44081.943
NZ43161.227
AFG42240.889
UAE4132-1.364
CAN4040-2.426