T20 World Cup 2026: Mitchell Marsh scores second consecutive half-century, completes 6,000 T20 runs

Updated: 20-02-2026, 05.16 PM

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In the last match of the league stage of T-20 World Cup 2026, Australia cricket team defeated Oman cricket team by 9 wickets. The Kangaroo team achieved the small target of 105 runs to win this match thanks to Mitchell Marsh’s half-century (64*). This was Morsh’s second consecutive half-century and meanwhile he completed his 6,000 runs in T-20 cricket. Let’s take a look at his statistics.

Marsh’s innings was aggressive

Marsh took full advantage of Oman’s seemingly ordinary bowling and completed his half-century in just 26 balls. Along with Head, he made a partnership of 93 runs for the first wicket. Head was out after playing an innings of 32 runs in 19 balls. Marsh remained unbeaten after scoring 64 runs facing 33 balls. He hit 7 fours and 4 sixes in his innings.

Marsh completed his 6,000 T-20 runs

Marsh has scored 2,220 runs in 80 innings of 85 T20 Internationals at an average of 33.63. Meanwhile, he scored one century and 13 half-centuries.
cricinfo According to , overall Marsh completed 6,000 runs in T-20 cricket. Marsh now has 6,003 runs in 220 innings at an average of 33.35 and a strike rate of 138.03. During this period he has scored 4 centuries and 37 half-centuries in his name.

Statement of account

Australia won the match by 9 wickets

Oman’s opener Aamir Kaleem (0) was out on the very first ball of the match. After a poor start, captain Jatinder Singh (17), Karan Sonawale (12) and Hammad Mirza (16) were also out early. Amidst the continuous falling of wickets, Wasim Ali scored the maximum 32 runs and the team was reduced to 104 runs. Adam Zampa took 4 wickets from Australia. In reply, Marsh (64*) and Travis Head (32) provided an easy victory.