Adam Zampa is an Australian leg-spinner who represents Australia in limited-overs cricket and remains active in both ODIs and T20Is. Recently, he has been part of Australia’s 2025 white-ball series against India, where his control and variations continue to be crucial in the middle overs. Standing 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall and 33 years old, Zampa has earned his reputation as Australia’s premier white-ball spinner, known for his sharp googly and ability to break partnerships under pressure.
One of the finest moments of his career came during the 2021 T20 World Cup semifinal, where his match-winning spell of 1/22 against Pakistan turned the momentum in Australia’s favour. He has represented Rising Pune Supergiant, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, and he last played the IPL 2025 season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, delivering key middle-overs breakthroughs throughout the tournament.
Personal Details
Detail
Information
Full Name
Adam Zampa
Nickname
Zamps, Zorba
Height
5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Date of Birth
March 31, 1992
Age
33 years
Place of Birth
Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia
Playing Style
Aspect
Description
Batting Style
Right-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm leg-break
Primary Role
Bowler (Leg-spinner)
Jersey Number
Format
Jersey Number
International (ODI)
88
International (T20I)
88
IPL
88
Debut Dates
Format
Date
Opponent
Venue
ODI
February 6, 2016
New Zealand
Wellington
T20I
March 4, 2016
South Africa
Johannesburg
IPL
April 9, 2016
Royal Challengers Bangalore
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
IPL Salary by Year
Year
Team
Salary (INR)
2016
Rising Pune Supergiant
₹0.30 crore
2017
Rising Pune Supergiant
₹0.30 crore
2020
Royal Challengers Bangalore
₹1.50 crore
2023
Rajasthan Royals
₹1.50 crore
2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad
₹2.40 crore
Net Worth and Assets
Type
Details
Estimated Net Worth
₹15.7 crore (approx. $1.78 million USD)
Assets
Properties in New South Wales worth approximately $2.5 million, investments in various ventures
Zampa’s wealth has been accumulated through his Cricket Australia central contract, IPL contracts, Big Bash League earnings, and endorsements with brands like Kookaburra Sports UK and Vegan Bus. His financial portfolio reflects both his on-field success and smart investment decisions throughout his career.
Lake Illawarra High School, New South Wales, Australia
University
N/A
Complete Career Stats
Batting Career Summary
Format
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
100s
50s
ODI
110
100
29
9.50
90
0
0
T20I
100
50
15
7.00
85
0
0
IPL
22
15
8
5.00
75.00
0
0
Bowling Career Summary
Format
Matches
Wickets
Best Bowling
Average
Economy
5-wicket hauls
ODI
110
190
5/35
28.00
5.50
1
T20I
100
120
5/19
21.00
7.20
1
IPL
22
31
6/19
21.03
8.38
1
Adam Zampa Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
Format
Opponent
Date
Runs / Wickets
Venue
T20I
Australia
November 6, 2025
0* & 3/45
Carrara, Gold Coast
ODI
India
October 25, 2025
2* & 0/50
Sydney
ODI
India
October 23, 2025
0* & 4/60
Adelaide
T20I
New Zealand
October 4, 2025
DNB & 1/30
Mount Maunganui
T20I
New Zealand
October 1, 2025
DNB & 0/27
Mount Maunganui
Career Highlights
Year
Achievement
2010
Won ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup with Australia
2016
Made international debut in ODI and T20I formats
2016
Took 6/19 in IPL – third-best bowling figures in IPL history
2016
Finished as Australia’s leading wicket-taker at T20 World Cup
2021
Second-highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup with 13 wickets
2021
First T20I five-wicket haul (5/19 vs Bangladesh)
2021
Won T20 World Cup with Australia
2022
Reached 100 ODI wickets milestone
2022
First ODI five-wicket haul (5/35 vs New Zealand)
2023
Second-highest wicket-taker in ODI World Cup with 23 wickets
2023
Won ODI World Cup with Australia
2024
First Australian bowler to take 100 T20I wickets
2024
Played 100th T20I match for Australia
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Competition/Trophy
Significance
2010
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
Winner with Australia
2021
ICC T20 World Cup
Winner – Second-highest wicket-taker (13 wickets)
2023
ICC ODI World Cup
Winner – Second-highest wicket-taker (23 wickets)
2023
Man of the Match (vs Sri Lanka)
ICC ODI World Cup – 4/47
2023
Man of the Match (vs England)
ICC ODI World Cup – 3/21 plus 29 runs
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
Highest T20I wicket-taker for Australia
First Australian to reach 100 T20I wickets
Joint-record holder with Muttiah Muralitharan
Most wickets by a spinner in a single ODI World Cup (23 wickets)
Most wickets by Australian spinner in World Cup
Surpassed Brad Hogg (21) and Shane Warne (20)
Third-best IPL bowling figures
6/19 for Rising Pune Supergiant vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016)
Most consecutive 4+ wicket hauls in ODI World Cup
Three consecutive four-wicket hauls in 2023 World Cup
Leading wicket-taker in 2016 CPL
15 wickets as highest spinner
Interesting Facts About Adam Zampa
He switched from medium-pace bowling to leg-spin as a child due to Cricket Australia’s restrictions on pace bowlers in under-14 matches, inspired by Shane Warne.
Zampa is a committed vegan and has appeared in PETA advertisements promoting plant-based living.
He once worked as a dolphin trainer at SeaWorld Entertainment before his cricket career took off.
Zampa wears jersey number 88, though the specific reason behind choosing double eights remains undisclosed.
He created an unusual dismissal in BBL 2015-16 by running out Peter Nevill with his nose.
His father, Darren Zampa, played cricket for New South Wales Country.
Zampa lives on a hobby farm in the Byron Bay Hinterland with his wife Harriet Palmer and their son.
Despite his success in limited-overs cricket, he is yet to make his Test debut for Australia.
Born in Shellharbour, Adam Zampa is 33 years old and 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall. His cricket journey through New South Wales, South Australia, Melbourne Stars, and various IPL franchises reflects exceptional skill, consistency, and adaptability across different conditions. From winning the Under-19 World Cup in 2010 to becoming Australia's most successful T20I bowler, Zampa has carved out a remarkable career characterized by match-winning performances in the biggest tournaments. His twin World Cup triumphs in 2021 and 2023, combined with historic records as a spinner, cement his legacy as one of Australia's finest white-ball specialists.
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