AUS vs OMN Dream11 Prediction: Match 40 T20 World Cup 2026, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Playing XI | BattingFirst
Get the best AUS vs OMN Dream11 Prediction for Match 40 of the T20 World Cup 2026. Expert fantasy tips, pitch analysis, and key player picks for Australia vs Oman.
Introduction
The 40th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 sees a “dead rubber” clash with massive pride on the line as Australia faces Oman. Australia’s campaign has been nothing short of a nightmare, having already been eliminated after shock defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. For Oman, this is their final chance to secure a historic maiden World Cup victory against a major cricketing nation. Despite the elimination, this game remains vital for fantasy players due to the high ceiling of the Australian power-hitters and the spin-friendly conditions in Pallekele.
Data Suite: Multi-Table Format
Match Info
| Feature | Details |
| Teams | Australia vs Oman |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy |
| Date & Time | February 20, 2026 |
| Format | T20 International |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network & JioHotstar (India) |
Pitch Report
The Pallekele surface is known for offering a balanced wicket with good batting conditions, though it tends to slow down as the game progresses.
- Spin vs Pace: Historically, pacers have taken ~56% of wickets here, but spinners become a massive threat in the middle overs, accounting for ~43% of dismissals.
- Avg Score: 168 (1st Innings) | 146 (2nd Innings).
- Fantasy Impact: Early Powerplay impact for pacers is likely; however, the economy rate of spinners will be the differentiating factor in fantasy points.
Weather Update
- Temperature: 28°C – 31°C.
- Rain %: Negligible; clear skies expected.
- Humidity: ~65% (High moisture might bring some swing early on).
Last 5 Matches (Form Guide)
Australia:
| Opponent | Result | Margin |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Sri Lanka | Lost | 8 wickets |
| Zimbabwe | Lost | 23 runs |
| Ireland | Won | 67 runs |
| Pakistan | Lost | 111 runs |
Oman:
| Opponent | Result | Margin |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Ireland | Lost | 40+ runs |
| Zimbabwe | Lost | 20+ runs |
| Sri Lanka | Lost | 50+ runs |
Team News & Injury Updates
- Australia: Mitchell Marsh has recovered from a testicular injury and is back in the XI. Steve Smith was recently added to the squad as a replacement for the injured Josh Hazlewood. Pat Cummins remains ruled out due to injury.
- Oman: No major fresh injury concerns; Jatinder Singh will lead the side.
Probable Playing XI
Australia
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis (WK)
- Mitchell Marsh (C)
- Steve Smith
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Tim David
- Cooper Connolly
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Xavier Bartlett
Oman
- Aamir Kaleem
- Jatinder Singh (C)
- Hammad Mirza
- Vinayak Shukla (WK)
- Mohammad Nadeem
- Karan Sonavale
- Sufyan Mehmood
- Nadeem Khan
- Jiten Ramanandi
- Shakeel Ahmed
- Shah Faisal
Dream11 Prediction Section
Small League (SL) Combination
- Best Combination: 1 WK, 3 BAT, 4 ALL, 3 BOWL
- Safe Players: Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Adam Zampa.
- Top C/VC: Travis Head (C) and Mitchell Marsh (VC).
Grand League (GL) Differentials
- Risky Differentials: Cooper Connolly (Low selection rate, high potential).
- High-Ceiling Pick: Glenn Maxwell (Overdue for a match-winning knock on a turning track).
Player Categories
- Must-have: Travis Head, Adam Zampa, Mohammad Nadeem.
- Budget Picks: Nathan Ellis (8.0 Cr), Aamir Kaleem (7.0 Cr).
Key Player Analysis
- Travis Head (AUS): A boundary clearing ability that can take the game away in the first six overs. He scored 56 in the last match.
- Adam Zampa (AUS): Australia’s premier spin specialist. In these conditions, his economy rate and wicket-taking ability are crucial.
- Mohammad Nadeem (OMN): Oman’s best batter this season, scoring 53* against Sri Lanka recently.
- Nathan Ellis (AUS): A death-over specialist with 4 wickets already in this tournament.
Match Prediction
Win Probability: Australia (98%) vs Oman (2%)
Verdict: Despite their poor form, Australia’s squad depth is far superior. Expect a comfortable win for the Aussies unless Oman’s spinners pull off a miracle.
Final Balanced Dream11 Team
- WK: Josh Inglis
- BAT: Travis Head (VC), Mitchell Marsh (C), Steve Smith
- ALL: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammad Nadeem, Aamir Kaleem
- BOWL: Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett
FAQs
- Who will win the match? Australia are the heavy favorites.
- Who is the best captain pick? Mitchell Marsh or Travis Head.
- What is the pitch report for Pallekele? Balanced with a slight edge to spinners in the middle overs.
- Is Mitchell Marsh playing? Yes, he is fully fit and leading the side.
- Where to watch live streaming? JioHotstar app and website.
- What is Australia’s current form? Poor, with 1 win and 2 losses in their last 3 games.
Expert’s Verdict
“In a game where Australia has nothing but pride to play for, I expect their top order to play with absolute freedom. Travis Head is my pick for Captain because Oman’s bowlers struggle with high-tempo openers. For a Grand League differential, look at Nathan Ellis; his tactical use of slower balls during the death overs makes him a high-wicket-taker prospect.” — Senior Investigative Sports Journalist, BattingFirst.com
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