Oman

Barras into T201 series decider

Fresh off a drought-breaking victory in the 50 Over format against Oman, the Barras defeated the hosts again, this time in the T20I format with a comprehensive 8 wicket victory. In doing so from recent memory, the team has broken a 7-year streak against Oman in this format.

With a change to the bowling line up, the Barramundies started fast as Alei Nao wreaked havoc early, taking two wickets (both bowled) along with big Nosiana Pokana taking a wicket, giving Oman early trouble at 3/15.

Yemen rebels release foreign hostages, including 2 Americans

Houthi officials and officials at the airport in the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters, said three Americans, two Saudis and a British national detained earlier this year were released and flown to Oman.

Guam footballers thrashed 6-0 in Iran

Ashkan Dejagah put the home side ahead from the penalty spot after ten minutes, as Asia's top ranked team took a commanding 4-0 lead into half-time at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran.

Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun bagged two goals each, with substitute Mehdi Torabi capping a clinical display with a final goal minutes from the end.

Defeat means the Mateo relinquish top spot in Group D to their next opponents, Oman, who beat Turkmenistan 3-1.