Zampa returned with the figures of 4/24 in the first T20I against Pakistan.
Australia spinner Adam Zampa delivered a stunning bowling spell in the first T20I against Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday (January 30), but it wasn’t enough to ensure victory for his team.
Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam and Usman Khan were his victims as Zampa returned with the figures of 4/24 in his four overs at the Gaddafi Stadium.
After the game, Zampa addressed a media conference, where a Pakistani journalist asked the leg-spinner about how he felt after dismissing Babar Azam. The journalist also referred to Babar as the ‘premier batter’ and that came across as funny.
After hearing the question, Zampa's expression suggested that he was probably trying to control his laughter. After a pause, the Australian bowler said it’s good to get a big wicket and that’s what he is in the team for.
Here’s the video:
Coming to the match, Pakistan posted a modest 168/8 and restricted Australia to 146/8, securing a comfortable 22-run victory. Saim Ayub was the stand-out performer for the hosts, scoring 40 off 22 balls and then returning with the bowling figures of 2/29 in 3 overs.
With this victory, the Men in Green gained a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second and third T20Is will also be held in Lahore on January 31 and February 1, respectively.