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Adam Zampa Surpasses Rashid Khan as 2nd Highest T20 World Cup Wicket-Taker

Australian spinner Adam Zampa has become the second-highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history. He achieved this milestone during Australia's final group match against Oman, taking 4/21 to reach 44 career wickets. This performance moved him past Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who has 43 wickets. The all-time record is still held by Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan with 50 wickets.

Key Points: Adam Zampa Becomes 2nd Highest Wicket-Taker in T20 WC History

  • Zampa overtakes Rashid Khan's 43 wickets
  • Now second only to Shakib Al Hasan's 50
  • Achieved feat with 4/21 against Oman
  • Also holds record for most four-wicket hauls
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Adam Zampa overtakes Rashid Khan, becomes 2nd highest wicket-taker in T20 WC history

Australian spinner Adam Zampa overtakes Rashid Khan with 44 T20 World Cup wickets. He now trails only Shakib Al Hasan in the all-time rankings.

"Zampa now has 44 wickets in 25 T20 World Cup matches at an impressive average of 13.84 - Match Report"

Pallekele, February 20

Australian spinner Adam Zampa surpassed Afghanistan spin superstar Rashid Khan to become the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup.

Zampa achieved the milestone during Australia's final group stage match against Oman at Pallekele. Despite Australia being eliminated from the tournament, the experienced spinner delivered a strong performance, returning figures of 4/21 in 3.2 overs.

With this outing, Zampa now has 44 wickets in 25 T20 World Cup matches at an impressive average of 13.84. His tally includes one five-wicket haul and three four-wicket hauls to his name and best figures of 5/19. He has overtaken Rashid, who took 43 scalps in 27 matches at an average of 15.30 and three four-wicket hauls to his name.

The highest wicket-taker in T20WC history is Bangladesh legend Shakib al Hasan, who has 50 wickets at an average of 20.12 with three four-fers and best figures of 4/9.

With his fourth four-wicket haul, he has also overtaken Shakib (three four-wicket hauls) for most four-fers in T20 WC history.

Zampa ends his T20 WC campaign with eight wickets at an average of 14.50, with two four-fers to his name.

Coming to the match, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. Wasim Ali (32 in 33 balls, with four boundaries) was the only batter to cross the 20-run mark as the rest of the batters barely offered any resistance against an Aussie attack wounded by an early exit from the tournament. The Aussies were out for blood, skittling out Oman for 104 in 16.2 overs, with Glenn Maxwell (2/13 in three overs), pacer Xavier Bartlett (2/27 in four overs) being amongst the thick of action. Marcus Stoinis and Nathan Ellis also got a wicket each.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Amazing achievement by Zampa! His average of 13.84 is just insane. Shows the quality of Australian cricket even when they are having a bad tournament. Shakib still on top though! 🏏
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Aman W
Where are our Indian spinners on this list? We need a Chahal or a Kuldeep to step up in World Cups. We have the talent but consistency in big tournaments is key. Zampa shows how it's done.
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Sarah B
To do this while your team is eliminated shows real professional pride. 4/21 in 3.2 overs is a demolition job. Congrats to him!
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Vikram M
The stat about most four-fers is actually the most impressive part for me. Overtaking Shakib in that category means he's consistently breaking the backbone of the opposition. A proper match-winner.
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Karthik V
With all respect to Zampa's achievement, let's be honest – this was against Oman in a dead rubber. Rashid and Shakib have taken their wickets against top teams in high-pressure games. Context matters, yaar.

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