Australia star spinner Adam Zampa scripted history as he became the country’s first bowler to bag 100 wickets in the T20 Internationals format on June 12 (Wednesday). Australia annihilated Namibia as they defeated the associate team by nine wickets in the 24th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Adam Zampa was the chief architect of Australiaโs dominant victory that saw them advance to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024.
He concluded his spell against Namibia with four wickets, achieving the milestone of 100 wickets in his 83rd T20I. He finished the NAM vs AUS match with figures of 4-0-12-4, for which he received the Player of the Match Award. Zampa leads the pack among Australian bowlers, outstripping his compatriots with ace pacer Mitchell Starc having secured 76 wickets from 62 matches. Josh Hazelwood follows in third place with 64 wickets from 48 matches. Against Namibia, Hazelwood claimed two wickets, wrapping up with figures of 4-0-18-2.
List Of Highest Wicket-Takers For Australia In T20Is
1- Adam Zampa:ย 100 wickets in 83 matchesย
2- Mitchell Starc:ย 76 wickets in 62 matches
3- Josh Hazelwood:ย 64 wickets in 48 matches
4- Pat Cummins:ย 60 wickets in 54 matches
5- Ashton Agar:ย 48 wickets in 47 matches
