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The ICC T20I World Cup 2024 continues to captivate fans with intense matches, and in this encounter, Oman faces England in a Group B showdown. Oman, having lost all their previous matches, is now out of contention, while England, yet to register a win, seeks a decisive victory to stay alive in the tournament.
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England’s batting showed promise in their last outing, scoring 165/6 in pursuit of a challenging target. Jos Buttler and Phil Salt provided a fiery start, accumulating 73 runs in the powerplay. However, the middle order faltered despite contributions from Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone. Their bowlers struggled, conceding 201 runs, with notable performances from Jofra Archer and Chris Jordan.
Predicted Playing XI: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Moeen Ali, Johnny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
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Oman faced a tough challenge in their last match, managing 150/7 with Pratik Athawale Obuya’s 54 and Ayaan Khan’s 41 being the highlights. Their bowlers couldn’t contain the Netherlands, conceding 153/3 in just 13.3 overs. Bilal Khan, Mehran Khan, and Aqib Ilyas took a wicket each but failed to make a significant impact.
Predicted Playing XI: Pratik Athawale, Naseem Khushi, Ayaan Khan, Mehran Khan, Khalil Kail, Aqib Iilyas, Bilal Khan, Zeeshan Maqsood, Kallemullah, Shakeel Ahmed, Rafiullah
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Antigua offers a conducive pitch with good pace and bounce, favoring batsmen to score freely. The weather will be hot and humid throughout, ensuring uninterrupted play. A score between 160-180 is expected to be competitive on this track.
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
Winning Prediction
England, with their formidable squad and desire to stay alive in the tournament, holds a significant advantage over Oman. Despite Oman’s spirited performances, England’s depth in batting and experienced bowling attack, led by Archer and Ali, should be too much to handle. Expect England to clinch their first victory in this critical encounter.
Prediction: England will win the match