Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa is an Australian international cricketer distinguished for his leg-spin bowling, holding the record as Australia’s highest wicket-taker in Twenty20 Internationals, and a key member of World Cup winning squads. After contributing to Australia’s successful 2010 Under-19 Cricket World Cup campaign, Adam Zampa, a distinguished leg-spin bowler, went on to secure a rookie contract with New South Wales in the same year. His talent progressed, leading to his first-class debut for New South Wales in the 2012–13 Sheffield Shield season, where he took five wickets. Seeking consistent playing opportunities, Zampa moved to South Australia in 2013, refining his skills under experienced South African spinner Johan Botha.

That year, he delivered one of the Indian Premier League’s top bowling performances, taking 6 wickets for 19 runs for Rising Pune Supergiant, and claimed 15 wickets for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League. He also achieved his first five-wicket haul in a first-class innings with 6/62, and his first ten-wicket haul in a first-class match in 2017. His international career reached new heights with key contributions to Australia’s major tournament victories. Zampa was a vital member of the Australian team that secured the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, where he was the second-highest wicket-taker, including a remarkable five-wicket haul against Bangladesh – his first in T20 cricket.

Also in 2022, he was bought by Welsh Fire for The Hundred competition. Most recently, in June 2024, Zampa made history by becoming the first Australian bowler to take 100 wickets in Twenty20 Internationals, solidifying his position as Australia’s highest wicket-taker in the format. He was subsequently named in Australia’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, poised for further impact on the international stage.