T20 World Cup: Oman hosts opening ceremony and initial victory against Papua New Guinea – in pictures
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Oman Royal Cavalierly hold the flags of the competing nations during a ceremony before the start of the men's cricket Twenty20 World Cup first round match between Oman and Papua New Guinea in Muscat. AP -
A woman holds a flag at the opening ceremony. Oman beat Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets with 38 balls remaining in the first match of the Twenty20 World Cup. AP -
A band plays during the opening ceremony in Muscat. AP -
Spectators were in the stadium to enjoy the start of the tournament. AP -
Women on horseback. AFP -
Bangladesh fans cheer on their side in the match against Scotland at Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat. AFP -
Scotland beat Bangladesh by six runs in an early surprise result. AP -
Scotlan'd's Chris Greaves was man of the match. AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili -
Fans of Bangladesh in Muscat. AFP -
The Twenty20 World Cup has been delayed by a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. AFP -
The Bangladesh national flag is waved. AFP -
Oman fans cheer their cricket team to a comprehensive victory against Papua New Guinea in Muscat. AFP -
Spectators enjoy the occasion. AP -
The tournament promises to be a colourful and entertaining affair. AP -
India are the bookies' favourites to win the World Cup, followed closely by England. AP
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