Highlights of Oman vs England: England achieved a swift victory by reaching Oman’s target of 48 runs in only 19 balls. Oman’s batsmen struggled against England’s bowlers and were all out for just 47 runs in 13.2 overs.
Highlights of Oman vs England: England notched the quickest win in T20 World Cup history by beating Oman on Friday (June 14) at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, West Indies. Under captain Jos Buttler’s leadership, England pursued Oman’s modest target of 48 runs in mere 19 balls, with 8 wickets remaining.
The triumph over Oman marked England’s largest margin of victory in T20 Internationals, with 101 balls remaining, surpassing their previous record of winning with 70 balls to spare against West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2021.
This victory boosted England’s net run rate to +3.081, keeping their chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage intact. To secure a spot in the Super 8s, England needs to win against Namibia in their last group game and hope for Australia to defeat Scotland.
After winning the toss, England chose to field first. Oman’s batting lineup crumbled under England’s bowling assault, collapsing to 47 all out in 13.2 overs. Shoaib Khan was the top scorer for Oman with 11 runs, as none of the other batsmen managed to hit double digits.In response, England’s openers strode confidently to the crease, determined to chase down the meager target. Jason Roy and Jos Buttler wasted no time in dismantling Oman’s bowlers, unleashing a barrage of boundaries that left the opposition shell-shocked. Roy’s explosive innings of 38 off 14 balls set the tone for England’s swift victory, while Buttler calmly guided the team home with an unbeaten 11 off 14 deliveries. The duo’s dominant partnership epitomized England’s ruthless efficiency, showcasing their formidable firepower in the T20 format. With this emphatic win, England signaled their intent to stake a claim for the T20 World Cup title, sending a clear message to their future opponents in the tournament.
Spinner Adil Rashid was the standout bowler for England, claiming 4 wickets, while Jofra Archer and Mark Wood each took 3 wickets.
Exceptional bowling 🔥
Adil Rashid is awarded the @aramco Player of the Match 🙌#ENGvOMA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/1dzTykiXsu
— ICC (@ICC) June 13, 2024
England rapidly chased the 48-run target in just 19 balls, securing a historic victory. Opener Phil Salt scored 12 runs off 3 balls, Jos Buttler blasted 24 runs from 8 balls, Jonny Bairstow contributed 8 runs, and Will Jacks added 5 runs before Buttler finished the game with a barrage of boundaries.
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