England Crush Oman to Boost T20 World Cup Hopes
England defeated Oman by eight wickets, setting a record-breaking victory in the T20 World Cup at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda on June 13, 2024. This win helps England keep their chances alive for advancing to the second round.
Match Highlights:
- Oman was bowled out for just 47 runs.
- England quickly scored 50-2 in 3.1 overs, with captain Jos Buttler not out on 24 and Jonny Bairstow hitting the winning boundary.
- England’s win is the largest in T20 World Cup history by balls remaining.
Bowling Performance:
- Adil Rashid took 4-11.
- Jofra Archer and Mark Wood each took 3-12.
- Oman’s top scorer was Shoaib Khan with just 11 runs.
England’s net run rate improved to 3.081, surpassing Scotland’s 2.16. Despite this, England remains third in Group B with three points, behind Scotland’s five points.
Captain Jos Buttler praised the team’s performance, saying, “The bowlers set the tone early by picking up quick wickets. Job done today, now we have another big game in two days’ time.”
England’s next match is against Namibia, and they must win to have a chance of advancing to the Super Eights. The final outcome depends on the match between Australia and Scotland.
Oman finished their tournament without a win, narrowly avoiding the record for the lowest score in T20 World Cup history. Captain Aqib Ilyas acknowledged their struggles, saying, “We couldn’t perform well with the bat. There are positives to take, and we need to keep improving.”
Phil Salt started England’s chase with two sixes but was bowled out on the third ball. However, the team was already on their way to a comfortable victory.
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