Australia Edges Out Oman Amidst Significant Injury Drama

Australia vs Oman

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Australia Edges Out Oman Amidst Significant Injury Drama

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Australia started their T20 World Cup campaign with a 39-run victory over a resilient Oman team in Barbados.

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Key bowler Mitchell Starc gave Australia a scare with a cramp in his final over but contributed with two wickets.

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Marcus Stoinis shone with a match-winning performance, scoring 67* off 36 balls and taking three crucial wickets.

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David Warner also impressed, adding 56 off 51 balls to help Australia reach 164/5, despite a mid-innings boundary drought.

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Glenn Maxwell was caught for a golden duck by a stunning Aqib Ilyas catch, a highlight in Oman's spirited fielding.

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Oman fought hard, particularly Ayen Khan, who top-scored with 36 runs, but ultimately fell short at 125/9.

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The victory gave Australia a strong start, and their adaptability to Caribbean conditions bodes well for their tournament journey.

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