Adam Zampa suffers from joint-worst ODI bowling figures in South Africa vs. Australia match outcome
Australia’s Adam Zampa Records Joint-Worst Bowling Figures in One-Day International Cricket
In a crushing defeat against South Africa, Australian cricketer Adam Zampa has etched his name into the record books with the joint-worst bowling figures in one-day international cricket. Despite his valiant efforts, Zampa went wicketless and conceded a staggering 113 runs from his 10 overs.
The match saw South Africa dominate with an impressive total of 416-5, marking their second-highest ODI score against Australia. The standout performance came from Heinrich Klaasen, who delivered an extraordinary display of batting prowess by scoring a mammoth 174 runs off just 83 balls.
Despite Alex Carey’s commendable knock of 99 runs for Australia, the team could only manage to reach a total of 252 runs in reply. This comprehensive victory for South Africa has leveled the five-match series at two wins apiece ahead of the final showdown set to take place at Johannesburg on Sunday.
Zampa’s lackluster figures mirror those achieved by fellow Australian bowler Mark Lewis during this very fixture back in 2006. The leg-spinner endured a disastrous final over that resulted in him conceding an astonishing 26 runs. During this onslaught, Klaasen struck three sixes while David Miller added insult to injury with a boundary-four.
Chasing down a monumental target of 417 runs – which would have been their highest-ever successful run chase by an incredible margin – Australia faced early setbacks as Lungi Ngidi swiftly dismissed both David Warner (12) and Mitchell Marsh (six). Adding further concern to their campaign was opener Travis Head, who retired hurt during the ninth over due to a wrist injury. With Australia’s World Cup just 23 days away, this injury raises significant apprehension for the team.
Kagiso Rabada ultimately claimed the final wicket of Alex Carey, who fell agonizingly short of his century by just one run. South Africa exhibited their dominance with more than 15 overs remaining in the match.
Australia’s journey towards the upcoming World Cup begins on October 8th against hosts India in Bengal. Meanwhile, South Africa will commence their tournament a day earlier as they face Sri Lanka in Delhi.