Adam Zampa Became First Australian To Take 100 Wickets Wickets in T20I

One of the best leg spinners in the globe at present, Adam Zampa became the first Australian to take 100 wickets in the T20 international during their group clash against Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2024. Namibian bowler Bernard Scholtz was Zampa’s 100th scalp in the format, castling him with a sharp googly.

After optioning to bowl first, Australia wrapped up Namibia for a paltry 72 runs. Zampa was the pick of the bowler for the Men in Yellow with 4/12 in his quota of four overs. In reply, Australia went past the target within 5.4 overs by nine wickets.

Adam Zampa Became First Australian To Take 100 Wickets in T20I

most T20 wickets for Australia

No one is even close to Zampa in taking the most T20 wickets for Australia. Mitchell Starc stands 2nd with 76 wickets followed by Josh Hazlewood who has 64 wickets in his name. Zampa is a regular member of Australia’s T20 setup.  He is currently in third place on the leading wicket-taker of the T20 World Cup 2024 list with 8 wickets in 3 games.

In Australia’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2021, Zampa played a significant part and finished as the 2nd highest wicket-taker in the event with 13 wickets in 7 matches.