In a spin! 4 wickets from Adam Zampa guides ruthless Aussies to emphatic nine-wicket win towards minnows Namibia at T20 World Cup

Australia have certified for the ultimate eight on the Twenty20 World Cup following a complete nine-wicket defeat of Namibia in Antigua.

After successful the toss and bowling, Adam Zampa (4-12) once more was the star as Mitch Marsh’s males skittled Namibia for simply 72 runs.

It was the bottom complete any aspect has posted in a T20 worldwide match towards Australia.

In response, Travis Head (34 not out) top-scored with the bat to make sure Australia reached Namibia’s complete in simply the sixth over.

Skipper Marsh (18 not out) hitting the successful runs for 4 previous deep further cowl.

Adam Zampa was once more spectacular, snaring 4/12 from 4 overs to bamboozle the minnows 

Zampa conceded he ‘bowled a few pies’ which resulted in wickets – however in ominous information for his or her rivals, he believes the Aussies will solely enhance because the event deepens.

‘The ball is popping out nicely,’ he mentioned.

‘I am simply making an attempt to do my factor….with the cross breeze right here [in Antigua], it’s essential to put together nicely for the situations.

‘There’s a lengthy approach to go, this is step one for us as a bunch.’

Following his 4 wicket haul, Zampa grew to become the primary Australian males’s participant to snare 100 wickets at T20 degree.

He additionally bowled 17 dot balls on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in an excellent show of leg-spin bowling. 

Australia are actually assured to complete within the high two of Group B, that means they’ll play within the event’s Tremendous 8 stage no matter the results of Sunday’s remaining group-stage match towards Scotland.

In the event that they end top-two of their Tremendous 8 group, the 2021 champions will progress to the knockout semi-finals.