Warner, Stoinis guide Australia to 39-run win against Oman in T20 World Cup

Source: metrovaartha.com

Bridgetown (Barbados) | Opener David Warner and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis scored half-centuries as 2021 champions Australia opened their account in the T20 World Cup with a 39-run win against Oman.

Oman bowlers, especially right-arm quick Mehran Khan (2/38) made things difficult for the batters though stalwart Warner (56 off 51 balls) and Stoinis (67 not out off 36 balls) gave Australia a respectable total of 164/5.

Stoinis (3/19, IPL star Mitchell Starc (2/20), Nathan Ellis (2/28) and spinner Adam Zampa (2/24) then struck with the ball to restrict Oman to 125 for 9.

Ayaan Khan was the highest run-getter for Oman scoring 36 off 30 balls, including two sixes.