West Indies delivered a commanding performance, marked by Brandon King's century and Romario Shepherd's three wickets, to secure a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Oman in Harare. The West Indies bowlers displayed discipline, restricting Oman to a below-par 222. Chasing the target, West Indies cruised to victory with ample overs remaining, thanks to King's impressive knock and another solid contribution from Shai Hope.
In a match where both teams had already been eliminated, the intensity was somewhat lacking, evident in the sparse crowd at Harare. Oman faced early setbacks with Shepherd and Kyle Mayers claiming quick wickets. Oman's innings was marred by self-destruction, including three run-outs. Roston Chase capitalized on poor judgment to dismiss Kashyap Prajapati.
Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase, and Kevin Sinclair controlled the middle overs, restricting Oman's intent and run rate. Despite sporadic aggressive strokes, Oman struggled to maintain a steady flow of runs. Suraj Kumar and Shoaib Khan displayed resilience, forging an 85-run partnership to push the total beyond 200. However, a run-out ended their resistance, and Oman faltered to a final score of 221.
With the absence of tournament pressure and a manageable target, West Indies faced an early setback when Kaleemullah bowled Johnson Charles. However, the team comfortably navigated the first powerplay, with Keacy Carty falling victim to a run-out. Brandon King found his rhythm and steadily accumulated runs. Partnered with the reliable Shai Hope, West Indies effortlessly chased down the target, leaving Oman struggling for answers.
Although the overall tournament performance has been disappointing for West Indies, Brandon King reached his second century, bringing them closer to victory. However, King fell shortly after, dismissed by Bilal Khan. Nevertheless, Hope continued his fine form, reaching a half-century. Nicholas Pooran's unbeaten 24 off 19 balls sealed the win for West Indies. While the victory holds little significance in the tournament context, it was a job well done by the West Indies team, demonstrating their skills with great finesse.