• England spinner Adil Rashid produced a high-class performance against Oman in T20 World Cup 2024.

  • England registered an easy 8 wicket win and strengthened their chances of Super 8 stage qualification.

WATCH: Adil Rashid bamboozles Fayyaz Butt with a stunning googly in ENG vs OMN game | T20 World Cup 2024
Adil Rashid cleans up Fayyaz Butt with a beauty (Screengrab: ICC)

England have kept their hopes of advancing to the second round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 alive with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Oman in Antigua. This dominant performance not only secured a crucial win but also significantly improved England’s net run rate, a key factor in the tight race for the second Super 8 spot from Group B.

Oman collapses against England’s fierce bowling attack

Oman were bowled out for a paltry 47 in just 13.2 overs, marking the fourth-lowest total in T20 World Cup history. England’s pace duo of Mark Wood (3/12) and Jofra Archer (3/12), delivered fiery spells that Oman couldn’t handle. However, it was Adil Rashid‘s spellbinding leg-spin that truly dismantled Oman’s batting lineup, finishing with remarkable figures of 4/11.

Adil Rashid’s magical googly stuns Fayyaz Butt

One of the highlights of the match was Rashid’s magical delivery that outwitted Fayyaz Butt. On the final ball of the 11th over, Rashid bowled a perfect googly, leaving Butt clueless. The delivery breached Butt’s defense and rattled the stumps, showcasing Rashid’s exceptional skill.

Here is the video:

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England’s blistering chase

Chasing a meager target of 48, England wasted no time and finished the game in just 3.1 overs. Phil Salt smashed 12 runs off 3 balls, hitting the first two balls for sixes, while captain Jos Buttler scored a rapid 24 not out off 8 balls, including five boundaries in one over.

England’s path to Super 8 stage

Following this comprehensive win, England’s net run rate has surpassed Scotland‘s. England will secure a spot in the Super 8s if they beat Namibia in Antigua on Saturday and if Scotland loses to the already-qualified Australia in St Lucia. However, if Scotland wins against Australia or if any of the games are affected by rain, England’s fate could be in jeopardy.

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