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Oman captain Aqib Ilyas mentioned that they didn’t bat nicely in opposition to England on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Oman conceded defeat in opposition to England by eight wickets within the T20 World Cup 2024 match. Talking after the match, Aqib mentioned that the highest order failed to attain runs all through the T20 World Cup 2024. He mentioned that the batsmen confronted issue whereas going through bowlers bowling at a velocity of 150. “We couldn't carry out nicely with the bat. The highest order couldn't rating runs all through the event. It was a very good efficiency, however we couldn't do a lot. With no runs on the board, the bowlers had no probability. We’re used to taking part in bowlers who bowl at 130-140 kmph in affiliate cricket. So it’s tough if you play in opposition to bowlers who bowl at 150 annually, it will get into your head. It’s a totally different factor if you find yourself used to taking part in such bowlers,” Aaqib mentioned.
He additional mentioned that the batsmen have been beneath strain in opposition to England as they haven’t scored runs in the previous few matches. The Oman captain mentioned that the bowlers can’t be blamed for the defeat.
He mentioned, “The batsmen have been additionally beneath strain as a result of that they had not scored runs in the previous few matches. Sadly the shot choice was poor they usually bowled in good areas. You can’t blame the bowlers for something, they’ve carried out nicely all through the event. I wished to finish the match in an effective way.”
Speaking in regards to the match, after successful the toss, England despatched Oman to bat first. Pratik Athawale (5 runs off 3 balls, 1 4) and Kashyap Prajapati (9 runs off 16 balls, 1 six) opened for Oman and will solely handle a six-run partnership earlier than star pacer Jofra Archer obtained the primary breakthrough of the match and dismissed Athawale from the crease.
Shoaib Khan (11 off 23 balls, 1 4) was the one batsman to attain probably the most runs amongst his teammates and take Oman to 47 runs within the first innings. The Three Lions bowlers ended Oman's innings by the tip of the 14th over.
Adil Rashid led the England bowling assault, taking 4 wickets for 11 runs in 4 overs at an financial system price of two.80.
Chasing the goal, England's openers didn’t take any sort of strain and carried out brilliantly on the crease. Philip Salt (12 runs off 3 balls, 2 sixes) and Jos Buttler (24* runs off 8 balls, 4 fours and 1 six) shared a 12-run partnership, after which Bilal Khan obtained the primary breakthrough of the match by dismissing Salt on the third ball of the primary over.
Jonny Bairstow (8* off 2 balls, 2 fours) and Buttler remained unbeaten on the crease and helped the Three Lions win the match. England batsmen dominated the run chase they usually completed the sport in simply 4 overs.
Bilal Khan and Kalimullah have been the one wicket-takers for Oman.
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