Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa continues to be a key figure in Australia’s white-ball dominance. Known for his precision, control, and ability to outthink world-class batters, Zampa has been India’s nemesis in multiple bilateral series and ICC tournaments.
Since making his debut against India in 2017, he has developed into a dependable wicket-taker, troubling top-order stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya with his clever variations. His recent four-wicket haul in Adelaide (Oct 2025) once again underlined his class as one of the most effective ODI spinners in modern cricket.
Adam Zampa vs India – Overall ODI Record (Updated 2025)
| Matches | Overs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 207 | 41 | 4/45 | 32.73 | 5.61 | 34.6 |
Total Wickets: 41
Best Figures: 4/45 (Chennai, 2023)
Average: 32.73
Economy Rate: 5.61
Span: 2017 – 2025
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Match-by-Match Bowling Record vs India
| Date | Venue | Overs | Wickets | Best | Economy | Key Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2017 | Chennai | 10 | 1 | 1/66 | 6.60 | Hardik Pandya |
| 28 Sep 2017 | Bengaluru | 9 | 1 | 1/63 | 6.79 | Hardik Pandya |
| 01 Oct 2017 | Nagpur | 8 | 2 | 2/59 | 6.96 | Rohit, Kohli |
| 18 Jan 2019 | Melbourne | 10 | 0 | 0/34 | 3.40 | – |
| 02 Mar 2019 | Hyderabad | 10 | 2 | 2/49 | 4.90 | Kohli, Rayudu |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Nagpur | 10 | 2 | 2/62 | 6.20 | Jadhav, Dhoni |
| 08 Mar 2019 | Ranchi | 10 | 3 | 3/70 | 7.00 | Kohli, Dhoni, Jadhav |
| 10 Mar 2019 | Mohali | 10 | 1 | 1/57 | 5.70 | KL Rahul |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Delhi | 10 | 3 | 3/46 | 4.60 | Rohit, Jadeja, Shankar |
| 09 Jun 2019 | London | 6 | 0 | 0/50 | 8.33 | – |
| 14 Jan 2020 | Mumbai | 10 | 1 | 1/53 | 5.30 | Virat Kohli |
| 17 Jan 2020 | Rajkot | 10 | 3 | 3/50 | 5.00 | Rohit, Iyer, Kohli |
| 19 Jan 2020 | Bengaluru | 10 | 1 | 1/44 | 4.40 | Rohit Sharma |
| 27 Nov 2020 | Sydney | 10 | 4 | 4/54 | 5.40 | Dhawan, Rahul, Jadeja, Pandya |
| 29 Nov 2020 | Sydney | 10 | 2 | 2/62 | 6.20 | KL Rahul, Bumrah |
| 02 Dec 2020 | Canberra | 10 | 1 | 1/45 | 4.50 | Shreyas Iyer |
| 22 Mar 2023 | Chennai | 10 | 4 | 4/45 | 4.50 | Gill, Rahul, Pandya, Jadeja |
| 24 Sep 2023 | Indore | 10 | 1 | 1/67 | 6.70 | Ishan Kishan |
| 19 Nov 2023 | Ahmedabad | 10 | 1 | 1/44 | 4.40 | Jasprit Bumrah |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Dubai | 10 | 2 | 2/60 | 6.00 | Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Adelaide | 10 | 4 | 4/60 | 6.00 | Iyer, Axar, Rahul, Reddy |
Key Highlights
Best Bowling: 4/45 vs India at Chennai (2023)
Latest Spell (Adelaide 2025): 4/60 – dismissed Iyer, Axar, Rahul & Nitish Reddy, dismantling India’s middle order.
Top Victims: Virat Kohli (7 times), Rohit Sharma (4 times)
Economy Under Pressure: Maintained economy under 5.7 vs India across formats.
Partnership Breaker: Takes a wicket every ~35 balls against India.
Performance Analysis
Early Career (2017–2019)
Zampa’s initial years against India were challenging but educational. Despite India’s batting strength, he managed crucial breakthroughs — dismissing top names like Pandya, Kohli, and Rohit regularly. By 2019, he became Australia’s most reliable spin option, taking 11 wickets in a single India series.
Middle Phase (2020–2022)
During the 2020 bilateral and World Cup encounters, Zampa refined his control and tactical maturity. His standout figures of 4/54 at Sydney and 3/50 in Rajkot cemented his role as a key middle-overs weapon against India’s powerful lineup.
Peak Years (2023–2025)
Zampa’s dominance peaked in 2023–2025. His 4/45 in Chennai (March 2023) remains among the best spells by a visiting spinner in India. In Adelaide 2025, he once again turned the game in Australia’s favor by removing India’s set batters, proving that his tactical evolution continues.
Statistical Summary
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Matches | 21 |
| Wickets | 41 |
| Best Bowling | 4/45 |
| Bowling Average | 32.73 |
| Economy Rate | 5.61 |
| Strike Rate | 34.6 |
| 4-Wicket Hauls | 3 |
| Top Dismissed Batter | Virat Kohli (7 times) |
| Period | 2017 – 2025 |
Expert View
Cricket experts regard Adam Zampa as one of the most intelligent and composed ODI spinners of the modern era. His calmness under pressure, combined with clever use of pace and angles, makes him particularly effective against India’s aggressive batting lineup.
He continues to evolve, reading batters early and maintaining discipline — even on flat wickets like those in Dubai or Adelaide.
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Conclusion
Adam Zampa’s ODI record against India (2017–2025) now stands at 41 wickets in 21 matches, including three 4-wicket hauls — a remarkable achievement against a world-class batting side.
His consistent knack for dismissing top-order players and controlling the middle overs makes him one of Australia’s most valuable assets.
With another strong showing in the Adelaide ODI (Oct 2025), Zampa has reinforced his tag as India’s biggest spin challenge in modern ODI cricket.
