"Most Satisfying ODI I Have Played": Adam Zampa On Win Cricket World Cup 2023 Match vs England

05.11.2023 - 07:37 sports.ndtv.com

A match-winning spell, a stellar fielding display and a vital contribution with the bat against arch-rivals England made for the "most satisfying" ODI for Australia spinner Adam Zampa.

The leg-spinner smashed 29 off 19 balls, featuring four hits to the boundary, and then returned with miserly figures of 3/21.

To add to that, Zampa took a stunning running catch to send David Willey back to the pavilion and complete a perfect day. "It's probably the most satisfying ODI I've ever played to be honest," Zampa, who was adjudged player of the match, said after Australia's 33-run win over England on Saturday. "Batting innings, really satisfying.

Starky (Starc) and I spoke about trying to take it deep, with still staying fairly positive, because we stuffed it up against New Zealand. "But nice to contribute with the bat, it felt good and then the catch, I mean, I am not known as the best fielder in the world but satisfying to work on stuff and things come off like that so it's a good feeling." His victims with the ball included Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali, who were threatening to take the match away from Australia, and skipper Jos Buttler. "I'd say tonight is as satisfying as it feels after an ODI in terms of my 10 overs.

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