Afghanistan vs Oman — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 World Cup • Afghanistan won the match by 193 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, Afghanistan took on Oman on Feb 21, 2026, 03:21 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan won the match by 193 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 337 runs and 12 wickets fall between Afghanistan (265/2 in 20.0 overs) and Oman (72/10 in 14.0 overs).
2. Afghanistan Innings Breakdown (265/2)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan finished on 265/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan accumulated 85 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Rahmanullah Gurbaz spearheaded the batting effort with 111 runs off 50 balls (including 5 fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 222.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Ibrahim Zadran, who contributed 107 runs off 51 deliveries, while Azmat Omarzi added 24 (9b). With the ball in the first innings, Jay Odeora led the bowling figures with 1/45 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.25), assisted by Wasim Ali (1/59 in 4.0 overs).
3. Oman Chase & Second Innings Summary (72/10)
Pursuing a target of 266 runs for victory, Oman recorded 72/10 in 14.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.14 runs per over. Ashish Odedara anchored the chase for Oman with 13 runs from 6 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 216.7), alongside Shah Faisal who chipped in with 13 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Noor Ahmad delivered a key spell of 4/7 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.33, while Azmat Omarzi finished with 2/25 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan ), who combined for 209 runs off 98 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan ) topped the match rankings with 157.0 total points, followed closely by Ibrahim Zadran (154.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rahmanullah Gurbaz .