Oman Cricket T20 World Cup 2024

2024/06/12

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Oman international cricket team has emerged as a solid ICC Associate team and they have been playing fantastic cricket for the last 3 or 4 years. The team will feature in the T20 World Cup 2024 which is going to be held in the Caribbean and the United States of America. Oman team comprises good players and they have a strong belief to perform very well in this mega event.

In this blog, we will analyze the Oman Cricket T20 World Cup 2024 Squad, previous performances in the T20 World Cups, key players to watch out for, their game plan and playing tactics, Oman T20 Cricket World Cup Schedule, and predictions for this year's World Cup.

Oman International Cricket Team in T20 World Cup History

The T20 World Cup 2024 is the second appearance of Oman in the T20 mega events. They last featured in the 2021 edition of T20 World Cup and they were the host nation as well alongside the UAE.

Oman International Cricket Team in T20 World Cup History

They only managed to win one game against Papua New Guinea with a margin of 10 wickets. They lost both of their next group matches against Bangladesh and Scotland. This resulted in their elimination from the World Cup in the first round of group-stage matches.

Oman Cricket T20 World Cup 2024 Squad:

Oman Cricket announced the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 and Skipper Aqib Ilyas will be captaining the side this time and they are hopeful to give tough time to the opponents in the mega event. Here is the list of the complete squad of 15 players representing Oman.

Name	Age	Role	Batting Type	Bowling Type
Aqib Ilyas (C)	31	Batter	Right hand Bat	Right arm off break
Pratik Athavale	27	Batter/WK	Right hand Bat	Right arm off break
Khalid Kail	27	Batter	Right hand Bat
Mehran Khan	37	Batter	Right hand Bat	Right arm Medium fast
Naseem Khushi	41	Batter/WK	Right hand Bat
Kashyap Prajapati	28	Batter	Right hand Bat	Right arm off break
Shoaib Khan	31	Batter	Right hand Bat	Right arm Medium
Zeeshan Maqsood	36	Batter	Left hand Bat	Slow Left arm Orthodox
Ayaan Khan	31	All Rounder	Left hand Bat	Slow Left arm Orthodox
M. Nadeem	41	All Rounder	Right hand Bat	Right arm Medium fast
Bilal Khan	37	Bowler	Left hand Bat	Left arm Medium fast
Fayyaz Butt	30	Bowler	Right hand Bat	Right arm Medium fast
Kaleemullah	33	Bowler	Right hand Bat	Right arm Medium
Shakeel Ahmed	36	Bowler	Left hand Bat	Slow Left arm Orthodox
Rafiullah	27	Bowler	Right hand Bat	Right arm Medium

Key Players for Oman in T20 World Cup 2024

The Oman T20 Cricket team has a balanced squad with experienced players and new talent. Their captain, Zeeshan Maqsood, is a strong leader and all-rounder. Jatinder Singh, the opener, can start games aggressively, while middle-order players Aqib Ilyas and Khawar Ali add depth.

Their bowling attack, led by Bilal Khan, is strong, especially in spin-friendly conditions that will be present in the Caribbean and USA Shores, bowlers like Maqsood and Khawar Ali can be very handy for the Oman Cricket World Cup team.

Team Strategy & Plans of Oman Cricket World Cup 2024

This T20 World Cup is taking place on the Caribbean and the USA shores. The playing conditions are quite similar to the ones in the UAE and Oman. The Oman team players have a decent experience of playing in spin-friendly wickets and conditions.

Most of the players in the Oman Cricket T20 World Cup 2024 squad belong to Pakistan Origin and they have a natural ability to play spin bowling. So, you can expect the Oman team to perform reasonably well and put up a fight against top teams in the competition.

The top order of the team plays with an offensive approach and spin bowling can pose a serious threat to teams like Australia, England, and Scotland.

Preparation & Challenges of Oman Team for Mega Event

However, the Oman Cricket World Cup team has challenges to address. They lack experience against top teams, which could expose weaknesses. Their middle order can be inconsistent, sometimes collapsing and putting extra pressure on other players. They also miss a reliable power hitter for tight games.

The T20 World Cup is a big chance for Oman international cricket team. Good performances can earn them respect and make cricket more popular in Oman. Spin-friendly pitches could work in their favor, letting their spin bowlers shine. This tournament can give them valuable experience.

Oman Cricket T20 World Cup 2024 team will surely face tough competition from stronger teams like England, Australia, Scotland, and Namibia. Their batting depth is a concern if they lose early wickets.

However, Oman’s journey in the T20 World Cup shows that this beautiful sport is growing in their country. For the proper growth of this game and to succeed, they need to address their weaknesses and make the most of their strengths.

Oman T20 Cricket World Cup Schedule:

The Oman cricket team will play all its group matches in the Caribbean shores and they will face the Namibian team in their opening game of this mega event.

Date	Match Number	Group	Venue	Teams	Local Time
Mon, 03 June 2024	3rd Match	Group B	Kensington Oval, Bridgetown	Oman vs. Namibia	N/A
Thu, 06 June 2024	10th Match	Group B	Kensington Oval, Bridgetown	Australia vs. Oman	8:30 PM
Sun, 09 June 2024	20th Match	Group B	Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound	Oman vs. Scotland	1:00 PM
Fri, 14 June 2024	28th Match	Group B	Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound	England vs. Oman	3:00 PM

Prediction About Oman Cricket Team in World Cup 2024

The Oman Cricket World Cup team will look forward to playing with positive intent and make sure they do not lose one-sided matches. Certainly, this Oman Cricket T20 World Cup 2024 team has the ability to put up a real fight on the field. However, according to our prediction, the Oman team can win one or two matches and will end their World Cup stint in the group stage.