Australia’s Adam Zampa has scripted a new chapter in T20 World Cup annals, surging to joint second on the wicket charts with 40 victims. Matching Hasaranga and Rashid Khan, he leaves Afridi (39) behind, with only Shakib (50) untouchable – for now.
Zampa’s match-winning 4 for 23 against Ireland marked his second four-fer in the event, following a five-wicket epic. In four overs of deception, he dismantled the opposition, ensuring Australia’s triumph and his personal glory.
Openers Renshaw and Inglis laid a platform with 37 each, Stoinis accelerated to 45 as Australia hit 182 for six. Adair’s two wickets highlighted Ireland’s effort, with others grabbing one apiece.
The chase turned nightmare: Ireland 115 in 16.5 overs. Dockrell top-scored with 41, Tucker 24, but Zampa and Ellis (4 each) plus Kuhnemann dominated.
Zampa’s broader T20I haul: 143 wickets in 112 matches at 20.56. February 13 brings Zimbabwe, a shot at overtaking his rivals. In T20 World Cup 2026, Zampa embodies Australia’s predatory bowling attack.