Australia’s leg-spinner Adam Zampa excelled in the T20 World Cup match against Ireland, securing a four-wicket haul that propelled his team to a 67-run victory. Zampa’s impressive performance at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo elevated his total wickets in T20 World Cup history to 40, placing him joint second alongside Wanindu Hasaranga and Rashid Khan.
With 40 wickets, Zampa now shares the second spot with Hasaranga and Khan, trailing behind Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan, who leads with 50 wickets. Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi follows closely with 39 wickets to his name. Zampa’s remarkable bowling skills have earned him recognition, with this being his second T20 World Cup four-wicket haul and a total of 143 wickets in T20Is.
In the match, Australia set a competitive target of 182/6, supported by a crucial partnership between Matthew Renshaw and Marcus Stoinis. Despite early setbacks, the duo’s contributions steered Australia to a formidable score. Ireland’s chase faltered early on, with Zampa and Nathan Ellis wreaking havoc on their batting lineup, ultimately securing a convincing win for Australia.
Australia’s next challenge in the T20 World Cup 2026 will be against Zimbabwe on February 13th at the same venue. Zampa aims to surpass Rashid and Hasaranga in the wickets tally as Australia continues its campaign in the tournament.
