In this World Cup, Australia finally found their footing, and leg-spinner Adam Zampa played a key part. After losing their first two World Cup games, Zampa recognized that the team’s morale was relatively down, but he was also quick to point out that all of the players supported one another and were eager to make their presence known.
As he took up a four-wicket haul to shatter Australia’s middle order, Adam Zampa assumed a crucial role with the ball during Australia’s victory. Despite Sri Lanka’s opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera scoring a strong 125 runs together, Zampa’s bowling changed the game and limited Sri Lanka to just 209. Australia’s bowlers were instrumental in this game and may have provided the momentum they were looking for.
Here are the 3 reasons for why Australia will benefit greatly from Adam Zampa’s return to form:
3. Impact of wrist spinners
In the middle of an ODI innings, Kuldeep Yadav has already demonstrated the power of a wrist spinner. Australia can control the middle order and even restrain the opposition if Zampa is healthy and on fire.
After a mediocre beginning, Zampa rediscovered his range, got into his stride, and made the difference. He has adequate experience playing in these circumstances and is an offensive option, making him a valuable asset for Australia as the tournament progresses. He only needed to play this game to learn how to govern his own body and become the asset he was always destined to be.
2. Adam Zampa Targets the stumps
Zampa regained his rhythm after dismissing Kusal Mendis with a wide delivery that turned away, and he took three more wickets in his following three overs. At his best, Zampa demonstrates a remarkable ability to hit the stumps with such accuracy and power that he tests both bat edges.
The next three dismissals, which were all caught and bowled (lbw), were reminiscent of Zampa at his best: a front-of-the-hand slider that fooled Sadeera Samarawickrama and well-masked wrong’uns that outwitted Chamika Karunaratne and Maheesh Theekshana. Adam Zampa will become a great weapon for Australia because the tracks will grow slower and lower, and he has the important talent of hitting stumps.
1. Role of the leading spinner
Glenn Maxwell completely outbowled Adam Zampa in the opening two games. He recovered and regained his position as Australia’s top spin bowler. Now that Travis Head may decide to rejoin the fray, Australia would have a choice of three spinners.
Due to Zampa’s form, Australia may decide to remove Marcus Stoinis or one of the pacers. The wrist spinner has begun spinning his magic, and he will be aware that his performance was subpar. Australia needed a victory, and now that they have one, their campaign seems more promising.
