Australia began their final group match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on a dream note as Xavier Bartlett got his man on the very first ball against Oman at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This was the final match of the tournament for both teams, and Australia did not waste any time in putting the pressure on Oman. Bartlett began his over with a full delivery that swung back sharply into the left-handed Aamir Kaleem. Kaleem attempted to play an aggressive shot but missed the ball completely. The ball crashed into the leg stump, and Kaleem was forced to return to the pavilion with a golden duck. Watch the video here: Xavier Bartlett-க்கு ஆரம்பமே அமர்க்களம்! 🥳📺 தொடர்ந்து காணுங்கள் | ICC Men’s #T20WorldCup |#AUSvOMA| JioHotstar & Star Sports 1 தமிழில்#StarSportsTamil pic.twitter.com/YFTuDTeDui — Star Sports Tamil (@StarSportsTamil) February 20, 2026 Also Read | McDonald Rejects Claims of Ignoring T20 World Cup Xavier Bartlett Makes an Instant Impact Bartlett bowled the new ball very effectively. His action was one that swung the ball late, and this took Kaleem by surprise. The Oman batter was looking to make a positive start but could not cope with the movement. This was a unique incident in the match as wickets on the very first ball are not very common in the history of the T20 World Cup. This was only the ninth time that a batter has been dismissed on the first ball in the tournament. Bartlett also became only the second Australian bowler to do this. The first one was Shane Watson, who dismissed Ireland’s William Porterfield on the first ball in the 2012 T20 World Cup. For Oman, Kaleem was the second batter to get out on the first ball in the history of the T20 World Cup. Also Read | Jos Buttler Admits Frustration, Targets Strong Show in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Stage Glenn Maxwell Drops Simple Catch Later in Over Australia got another opportunity to get the second wicket in the same over, but Glenn Maxwell dropped a simple catch at second slip. Karan Sonavale edged the ball away outside off stump, and the ball went straight to Maxwell at a comfortable height. But Maxwell could not estimate it properly and dropped the catch. It was a rare mistake from the experienced Australian all-rounder, and Oman got a lucky break.