Australia began their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a convincing 39-run victory over Oman in Match 10 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown.

David Warner and Marcus Stoinis star with the bat

Opting to bowl first, Oman might have had early hopes after dismissing Travis Head (12), Mitchell Marsh (14) and Glenn Maxwell (0) cheaply. However, veteran opener David Warner (56 runs off 51 balls) steadied the ship with a well-paced fifty. The turning point came with the arrival of Marcus Stoinis at the crease. The all-rounder unleashed a powerful display of batting, smashing an unbeaten 67 off just 36 deliveries, including six towering sixes. His knock propelled Australia to a competitive total of 164/5 in their 20 overs.

Mehran Khan (2/38) was the pick of the bowlers for Oman.

Oman’s batting falters in run chase

Chasing 165 for victory, Oman’s batting crumbled under pressure. Openers Kashyap Prajapati (7) and Pratik Athavale (0) were sent back early, leaving them with a mountain to climb. While captain Aqib Ilyas (18) and Ayan Khan (36) showed some fight with valuable contributions, the lack of partnerships proved costly. Oman’s middle order faltered, and they were eventually restricted to 125/9 in their allotted 20 overs.

Stoinis (3-0-19-3), Nathan Ellis (2/28), Adam Zampa (2/24) and Mitchell Starc (3-0-20-2) shared the bowling spoils for Australia.

For his all-round performance, including a crucial knock with the bat and three wickets with the ball, Stoinis was deservedly adjudged the Player of the Match.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted to Australia’s victory:

One Man Show feat Marcus Stoinis 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/VjRQw93SPI

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) June 6, 2024

Marcus Stoinis numbers at No.5 position in T20is:
682 runs
Batting Avg : 34.10
Strike Rate: 155.35

This is the highest Strike Rate for any player among all full member teams at No.5(Min 500 runs)

Since 2022, Stoinis has scored 551 runs with 159.71 Strike Rate…
No other… pic.twitter.com/p3rh4bBSSG

— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) June 6, 2024

MARCUS STOINIS, THE HERO OF AUSTRALIA 🌟

With bat – 67*(36)
With ball – 3/19(3)

Australia defeated Oman by 39 runs to start the T20I World Cup on a high. pic.twitter.com/zvZqbyVD31

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 6, 2024

3 – Marcus Stoinis has become just the third player to score 50+ runs and take 3+ wickets in a men’s #T20WorldCup match and the first since Shane Watson did it twice at the 2012 tournament. Star. pic.twitter.com/YDNdRf1FYu

— OptaJason (@OptaJason) June 6, 2024

Marcus Stoinis: 67(36) – 186 Sr
Rest of the batters: 91(87) – 104 Sr
Extras: 6

What a brilliant Knock 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/EuulfNrz93

— ` (@kurkureter) June 6, 2024

Marcus Stoinis 💪#cricket #AUSvOMN #T20WorldCup #MarcusStoinis #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/bY89zlg5f1

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 6, 2024

50 runs + atleast 3 wickets in an T20 WC match

Dwayne Bravo vs IND (2009)
Shane Watson vs IND (2012)
Shane Watson vs IRE (2012)
Marcus Stoinis vs OMA (2024)* pic.twitter.com/JZRXg9cowx

— Ram Garapati (@srk0804) June 6, 2024

– didn’t have the contract of the team
– played well in IPL
– Australia took him again in team
– And he show he’s another gravy in t20 world cup

Well played Marcus Stoinis pic.twitter.com/FUcTNdVgkH

— अंश (@WhatEverAnshh) June 6, 2024

https://twitter.com/umair6723/status/1798571578604855596

Australia have defeated Oman by 39 runs.

Starc, Ellis, and Zampa each took 2 wickets, but Stoinis was the standout player of the day, picking up 3 wickets after scoring 67 runs off 36 balls.
#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/PVJcymCKxX

— Aussies Army🏏🦘 (@AussiesArmy) June 6, 2024

Marcus Stoinis shows that he’s in hiring mode for Academy this T20WC 🤯
67 runs at SR of 186 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rIz219Y44n

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) June 6, 2024

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