Adam Zampa produced a match-winning spell of 4-23 as Australia defeated Ireland by 67 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium. T
he leg-spinner’s performance helped bundle Ireland out for 115 while chasing 182. With 40 wickets in T20 World Cup history, Zampa is now joint second on the all-time list alongside Wanindu Hasaranga and Rashid Khan. Shakib Al Hasan leads with 50 wickets.
Australia earlier posted 182/6, thanks to vital contributions from Marcus Stoinis (45) and Matthew Renshaw (37). Zampa will aim to surpass his rivals when Australia face Zimbabwe next in the tournament.