England made history in the T20 World Cup with a stunning victory over Oman, achieving the fastest win ever in the tournament's history. The match took place on Friday, June 14, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, West Indies.
Led by captain Jos Buttler, England won the toss and decided to bowl first. Their bowlers, spearheaded by spinner Adil Rashid, dominated Oman's batting line up. Rashid took 4 wickets, while Jofra Archer and Mark Wood chipped in with 3 wickets each. Oman struggled to put runs on the board, getting dismissed for a paltry 47 runs in 13.2 overs. Shoaib Khan was the only Oman batter to reach double figures, scoring 11 runs.
In their chase, England made light work of the target of 48 runs, reaching it in just 19 balls. This set a new record for the fastest win in T20 World Cup history, surpassing their previous record of a win with 70 balls to spare against the West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2021. At the end, England emerged victorious with 8 wickets in hand, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.
With this dominant performance, England recorded their biggest win in T20 Internationals, with 101 balls to spare. This win also boosted England's net run rate to +3.081, keeping their hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage alive. To advance, England must defeat Namibia in their final group match and hope for an Australian victory over Scotland.
This remarkable win has revitalised England's campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024, showcasing their strong bowling attack and efficient batting performance.