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Zampa Surpasses Warne in ODI Wicket Tally
18 Sep
Summary
- Adam Zampa became the fastest Australian spinner to take 200 ODI wickets.
- He surpassed the record previously held by legendary spinner Shane Warne.
- Zampa achieved this milestone during the second ODI against Zimbabwe.
In a remarkable display of skill, Australian spinner Adam Zampa has achieved a significant milestone in One Day International cricket. He has become the fastest Australian spinner to reach 200 ODI wickets, surpassing the iconic Shane Warne's record.
Zampa reached this landmark during the second ODI match against Zimbabwe, held at the Harare Sports Club. The leg-spinner dismissed opener Innocent Kaia to claim his 200th wicket, a feat achieved in his 24.4th over.
This achievement places Zampa seventh on the overall list of Australian ODI wicket-takers. The Australian team is currently engaged in a three-match ODI series with Zimbabwe, having already secured a dominant 59-run victory in the first match.
Australia posted an imposing total of 357 runs in the second match, putting them in a strong position to win both the game and the series. This series serves as crucial preparation for the Kangaroos ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, which Zimbabwe is co-hosting.
