Marcus Stoinis dominated with bat and ball, leading Australia to a convincing 39-run victory over Oman in their opening ICC T20 World Cup match at Kensington Oval on Thursday.

This win places Australia firmly on top of Group B with 2 points, a significant advantage in the early stages of the tournament. This victory boosts Australia’s morale and sets a high standard for their performance in the upcoming matches. Meanwhile, Oman stays without a point after a near Super Over defeat to Namibia in advance.

Chasing a target of 165, Oman should simplest muster a hundred twenty-five/9 of their 20 overs. Ayan Khan pinnacle-scored with a fighting 36, showing resilience in the face of a challenging target. Mehran Khan (27), Aqib Ilyas (18), and Shakeel Ahmed (11) chipped in with treasured runs, contributing to Oman’s total score. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the solid Australian bowling attack led by Stoinis.

Stoinis led the Aussie bowling attack with an excellent three-wicket haul. Still, the collective effort of Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, and Adam Zampa truly shone, each picking up crucial wickets.

Earlier, Australia set a competitive general of 164/five after electing to bat first. Stoinis became the displayed star, blasting an unbeaten sixty-seven off 37 balls, including six towering sixes and barriers. David Warner performed an essential knock of fifty-six (6 fours, 1 six), even as Mitchell Marsh (14) and Travis Head (12) provided accessible contributions.

The partnership between Stoinis and Warner became the cornerstone of the Australian innings, as they stitched together a vital 102-run stand for the fourth wicket. Mehran Khan picked the Oman bowlers with wickets, while Kalimullah and Bilal Khan claimed one wicket each.

Australia’s medical performance with both bat and ball sends a solid message to the rest of the tournament contenders. Their balanced assault and batting depth suggest they’re a force to be reckoned with within the T20 World Cup. ‘We are pleased with our performance today. It’s a great start to the tournament,’ said the team’s coach, expressing his satisfaction with the team’s performance.