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Adam Zampa Joins Elite T20I Wicket-Takers List with Impressive Performance

In a remarkable display of skill, Australian spinner Adam Zampa has entered the top 10 list of T20I wicket-takers, matching New Zealand's Mitchell Santner. This achievement came during the fourth T20I against the West Indies, where Zampa took three wickets. The match saw Australia aiming for a 4-0 lead in the series, with Zampa's performance being a highlight. Discover more about the top wicket-takers and the match details in this article.
By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2025, 11:49 IST

Zampa's Milestone Achievement

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis - On July 27, Australian spinner Adam Zampa made headlines by tying with New Zealand's Mitchell Santner in the rankings of the highest T20I wicket-takers in history. This achievement occurred during the fourth T20I match against the West Indies, where Zampa delivered a notable performance, claiming three wickets for 54 runs across four overs. With this, he has now taken 124 wickets in 99 T20I matches, boasting an average of 21.14 and a personal best of 5/19. In comparison, Santner has also secured 124 wickets but in 114 matches, with an average of 22.57 and best figures of 4/11.

Top T20I Wicket-Takers

The leading wicket-takers in T20I cricket currently include:



  • Tim Southee (New Zealand) - 164 wickets in 126 matches, average of 22.38, best figures of 5/18


  • Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 161 wickets in 96 matches, average of 13.80, best figures of 5/3


  • Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) - 150 wickets in 126 matches, average of 22.52, best figures of 4/12



Match Summary

In the match, Australia won the toss and opted to field first, managing to restrict the West Indies to 67/4 early on. Sherfane Rutherford provided a quick boost with 31 runs off 15 balls, hitting four boundaries and two sixes. Contributions from Rovman Powell (28 runs from 22 balls), Romario Shepherd (28 runs from 18 balls), and Jason Holder (26 runs from 16 balls) helped the West Indies reach a total of 205/9 in their 20 overs. Zampa was the standout bowler for Australia with figures of 3/54, while Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, and Sean Abbott each took one wicket. Australia now needs to chase down 206 runs to secure a 4-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.