Zampa four-for, Marsh 64* take Australia to big consolation win against Oman
They were already out of the running for the Super Eight, but produced a clinical nine-wicket win at Pallekele
They were already out of the running for the Super Eight, but produced a clinical nine-wicket win at Pallekele
Commentator: Shashwat Kumar
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.
Joseph: "Any chance of Australia making to the super 8s?" -- No.
And we go into another over. Seven more needed still. Jiten to try his luck with the ball
'I think the last three days for me [have been about] reflecting on how the last three [T20] World Cups have gone'
They were already out of the running for the Super Eight, but produced a clinical nine-wicket win at Pallekele
This is the last group-stage game of the tournament and both sides are eliminated from Super Eight contention
Oman and Australia play the last game of the group stage in Pallekele on Friday
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.259 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.106 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.993 |
| ZIM | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.096 |
| NZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 |
| PAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| SL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.95 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.5 |
| PAK | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.976 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.788 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.217 |
| NAM | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.108 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.506 |
| SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.741 |
| AUS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.523 |
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -4.845 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.874 |
| ENG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.201 |
| SCOT | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.184 |
| ITA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.02 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.349 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.943 |
| NZ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.227 |
| AFG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.364 |
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.426 |