Adam Zampa is an Australian international cricketer known for his attacking leg-spin, googly and ability to take wickets in the middle overs. Born on March 31, 1992, in Shellharbour, New South Wales, he developed into one of Australia’s leading limited-overs bowlers and played important roles in the country’s 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup victories.
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Zampa’s career has extended beyond international cricket into the Indian Premier League (IPL), Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), England’s The Hundred and other overseas competitions. His 2026 career developments include a move to Queensland’s domestic program and a two-year agreement with the Hobart Hurricanes for the Big Bash.
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Adam Zampa Career Stats
| Format | Career | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 50s | 100s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg |
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| ODIRecorded matches only | 2016–2026 | 120 | 85 | 401 | 36 | 10.03 | 0 | 0 | 195 | — | 29.40 |
| T20ICareer source | 2016– | 92 | — | 68 | 13* | 5.66 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 5/19 | 21.77 |
| First-ClassRecorded matches only | 2017–2024 | 8 | 12 | 200 | 57 | 22.22 | 1 | 0 | 19 | — | 57.68 |
| List ARecorded matches only | 2021–2025 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2.50 | 0 | 0 | 9 | — | 19.11 |
| T20Recorded matches only | 2012–2026 | 226 | 70 | 287 | 23 | 6.83 | 0 | 0 | 273 | — | 22.25 |
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Adam Zampa: Quick Facts
Full name: Adam Zampa
Date of birth: March 31, 1992
Age: 34 years (as of October 11, 2026)
Birthplace: Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality: Australian
Role: Bowler
Batting style: Right-handed
Bowling style: Right-arm leg-spin
International debut: ODI in February 2016; T20I in March 2016
Jersey number: 88, as listed in player profiles
Wife: Harriet Palmer
2026–27 domestic team: Queensland Bulls
Upcoming BBL team: Hobart Hurricanes
Sources: Cricket Australia, ICC and Cricket.com.au. Height listings vary slightly between profiles.
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Adam Zampa’s Early Life, Childhood and Introduction to Cricket
Adam Zampa grew up in New South Wales, on Australia’s south coast. Cricket became part of his life early, and his father, Darren Zampa, played an important role in his childhood cricket experiences. In a 2017 interview with Cricbuzz, Adam recalled playing alongside his father when he was around 12 and facing an adult men’s team with his father as captain.
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Zampa initially bowled medium pace. He later switched to leg-spin after restrictions on fast bowlers’ overs in under-14 cricket influenced his development. The change proved important: he began concentrating on the wrist-spin craft that would eventually define his professional career. Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne was a major inspiration for his bowling style.
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Rather than following a straightforward path into senior international cricket, Zampa progressed through age-group cricket and state-level opportunities. His performances in Australia’s successful 2010 Under-19 World Cup campaign helped establish his reputation as a young spin bowler and opened a pathway into professional cricket.
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Adam Zampa’s Family, Wife Harriet Palmer and Personal Life
Adam Zampa is married to Harriet Palmer, and the couple have a son. Zampa has discussed the practical challenges of balancing international cricket, franchise commitments and family life, particularly when the playing calendar requires long periods away from home.
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His personal interests have also attracted attention because they differ from the traditional image of a professional cricketer. Zampa is vegan and has publicly spoken about animal welfare. He has also appeared in campaigns associated with PETA. His interest in animals and animal rescue is documented in interviews and public profiles.
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Zampa’s family life is relevant to understanding his career decisions. In 2026, his proximity to his young family was among the considerations behind the move from New South Wales to Queensland’s domestic cricket program, while his Big Bash transfer created another change in his professional schedule.
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Adam Zampa’s Parents and Siblings
His father is identified in published profiles as Darren Zampa, and Adam has spoken about their shared cricket experiences. Reliable information about his mother’s background, any siblings, and their occupations is less consistently documented in the sources reviewed for this biography. Those details should not be added without stronger confirmation.
Adam Zampa’s Education and Height
Cricket Australia lists Zampa at 175 cm tall, while other published profiles sometimes give a slightly different figure. His height should therefore be treated as approximately 175 cm rather than an independently confirmed exact measurement.
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A detailed, independently verified school and university chronology was not established from the sources reviewed. His documented cricket development through youth cricket, the Under-19 national side and state cricket provides a clearer account of his professional progression than unsupported claims about particular schools.
Adam Zampa’s Youth Cricket and Under-19 World Cup Career
Zampa’s youth career was an important step towards international selection. He represented Australia at the 2010 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, a tournament Australia won, and earned recognition for his spin bowling during his development years. He also played youth Test and youth ODI cricket.
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This period helped him move from a developing leg-spinner to a professional prospect. His state cricket opportunities subsequently gave him the experience needed to compete for places in Australia’s senior white-ball teams.
The transition was not simply a matter of joining the national squad. Zampa needed to establish himself in domestic cricket and compete with other Australian bowlers for limited-overs selection. His eventual international debut in 2016 marked the next stage of that progression.
Adam Zampa’s Domestic Cricket Career and Team History
Zampa’s domestic career has included several Australian state and Big Bash teams, as well as overseas clubs. The following timeline distinguishes his major team associations from his international appearances.
| Period | Team or competition | Career significance | |—|—|—| | Youth career | Australia Under-19 | Part of the 2010 Under-19 World Cup-winning side | | Early senior career | New South Wales and Sydney Thunder | Began his professional pathway | | Early state career | South Australia | Developed through state cricket | | BBL career | Adelaide Strikers | Early Big Bash experience | | BBL career | Melbourne Stars | Became a regular part of the franchise competition | | IPL 2016–17 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Produced a notable IPL performance in 2016 | | Overseas franchise cricket | Essex, Jamaica Tallawahs and other clubs | Expanded his experience in different conditions | | IPL 2020–21 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Returned to the IPL | | 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | Continued his IPL career | | 2023–24 to BBL|15 | Melbourne Renegades | Represented the Renegades before his 2026 move | | 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Played in the IPL | | 2026–27 | Queensland Bulls | Changed state allegiance | | BBL|17 onward | Hobart Hurricanes | Signed a two-year deal beginning with the 2026–27 season |
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Adam Zampa’s Move from New South Wales to Queensland
On July 30, 2026, Queensland Cricket announced that Zampa would join the Queensland Bulls for the 2026–27 domestic season. Cricket Australia approved his move from New South Wales, where he had spent much of his career, to Queensland. The change was linked to greater training flexibility and proximity to his home in northern New South Wales.
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The move also reflects the demands of modern international cricket. Zampa’s international schedule has limited his recent domestic appearances, so a more practical training arrangement could help him manage preparation alongside his national commitments.
Adam Zampa’s Hobart Hurricanes Contract
In September 2026, the Hobart Hurricanes announced Zampa’s signing on a two-year deal. He will become the fifth Big Bash franchise of his career, following spells with the Sydney Thunder, Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades.
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The signing gives Hobart an experienced international leg-spinner for the coming BBL seasons. It also adds another chapter to a domestic career in which Zampa has moved between teams while maintaining a major role in Australia’s limited-overs plans.
Adam Zampa’s International Career for Australia
Zampa made his ODI debut against New Zealand on February 6, 2016, in Wellington. He made his T20I debut against South Africa in March 2016. These opportunities established him as a specialist white-ball option for Australia.
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His role became increasingly important as Australia looked for a spinner who could take wickets through the middle overs while controlling scoring against established batters. Leg-spin and the googly gave him different ways to challenge right- and left-handed opponents, and his performances in major tournaments strengthened his place in Australia’s limited-overs plans.
Adam Zampa’s ODI Career and World Cup Success
The 2019 ODI World Cup was a difficult early chapter. Zampa was dropped from Australia’s side on two occasions during the tournament, highlighting the competition for places and the uncertainty that can accompany a young international career. His subsequent development made him a much more influential figure in the team’s white-ball bowling attack.
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His most prominent ODI achievement came at the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India. Zampa took 23 wickets, the most by a spinner in that edition, and finished as Australia’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament. His performances helped Australia recover from a difficult start and progress to the title.
One especially important match was against England in Ahmedabad. Zampa took three wickets for 21 runs and scored 29 runs, contributing with both bat and ball in a crucial stage of Australia’s campaign. He also took four wickets against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the Netherlands during the tournament, demonstrating his ability to influence matches against different opponents.
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Zampa’s ODI career is therefore defined not only by his overall wicket tally but also by his importance in Australia’s two World Cup-winning eras.
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Adam Zampa’s T20 International Career
Zampa has become one of Australia’s most productive men’s T20I bowlers. His leg-spin is particularly valuable in the middle overs, where he can break partnerships, force batters to attack against the turn and create pressure through changes of pace and trajectory.
The 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was a major milestone. Zampa took 13 wickets, finishing as Australia’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament. Australia won the title, defeating New Zealand in the final, and Zampa’s contribution was an important part of the team’s successful campaign.
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In 2025, Zampa became the first Australian men’s player to reach 100 T20I wickets. That milestone underlined his long-term value in a format where bowlers must adapt quickly to changing match situations and aggressive batting approaches.
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The ICC’s player profile also records a T20I best of 5/19 against Bangladesh in November 2021. This performance illustrates the wicket-taking potential that makes him more than a defensive option.
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Has Adam Zampa Played Test Cricket?
Zampa is best known for limited-overs cricket, particularly ODIs and T20Is. The sources reviewed for this biography did not establish a senior men’s Test debut. His professional career has centred on white-ball formats, where his leg-spin and wicket-taking ability have been used most extensively.
Adam Zampa’s IPL Career, Teams and Auction Prices
Zampa has played for multiple IPL franchises. His career in India includes some striking individual performances, although his opportunities have varied from season to season.
IPL 2016: The 6/19 Performance
Zampa’s best-known IPL performance came for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016, when he took six wickets for 19 runs. It remains a standout bowling display in IPL history and helped establish his reputation as a specialist wicket-taking leg-spinner in franchise cricket.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
Zampa returned to the IPL with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020. His role was that of an overseas spin-bowling option, with selection dependent on the balance of the team’s bowling attack and its overseas-player combinations.
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Rajasthan Royals, 2023
Zampa took eight wickets in six matches during IPL 2023, according to published season statistics. The season was a productive return to the competition and demonstrated that he could still provide a wicket-taking option in a demanding T20 environment.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Zampa for ₹2.40 crore at the 2025 IPL auction. He played two matches in the season and took two wickets. His opportunities remained limited, illustrating the competition for overseas places in IPL squads.
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Adam Zampa’s IPL Career Statistics
The following figures summarise his IPL bowling record as reported in the available season-statistics database.
| IPL statistic | Record |
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| Matches | 22 |
| Wickets | 31 |
| Bowling average | 21.03 |
| Economy rate | 8.38 |
| Best bowling | 6/19 |
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These statistics show the difference between a bowler’s overall franchise contribution and his opportunities in individual seasons. Zampa’s 2016 performance was exceptional, while later campaigns involved fewer appearances and changing team requirements.
Adam Zampa’s IPL Price and Salary
The reported IPL auction figures include ₹30 lakh for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016 and 2017, ₹1.5 crore for Rajasthan Royals in 2023, and ₹2.4 crore for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025. These are reported franchise acquisition or auction amounts, not a complete statement of his total career earnings.
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A dependable public figure for Zampa’s total net worth could not be established from authoritative financial sources reviewed for this biography. Online estimates should not be presented as confirmed wealth.
Adam Zampa’s Big Bash League Career
The Big Bash League has been a major part of Zampa’s domestic career. He began with the Sydney Thunder, then represented the Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades before agreeing to join the Hobart Hurricanes.
Cricket.com.au reported in September 2026 that Zampa had taken 138 wickets in 121 BBL appearances, placing him sixth on the competition’s all-time wicket-takers list at that point. The same report described him as Australia’s most prolific men’s T20I bowler.
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His move to Hobart is particularly notable because he will join a fifth BBL club. The two-year agreement reflects the Hurricanes’ interest in adding an experienced international spinner to their bowling group. It also gives Zampa a new domestic environment after his Renegades contract expired at the end of BBL|15.
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Adam Zampa’s Playing Style: Leg-Spin, Googly and Middle-Overs Wickets
Zampa is a right-arm leg-spinner who uses changes in turn, pace, flight and trajectory to challenge batters. His stock leg-break moves away from right-handed batters, while his googly can move in the opposite direction and threaten the inside edge or stumps.
His value is particularly evident in limited-overs cricket. Rather than simply trying to contain runs, he is often used to take wickets when batters are attempting to build or accelerate an innings. This attacking role is reflected in his major tournament performances, including his 13 wickets at the 2021 T20 World Cup and 23 wickets at the 2023 ODI World Cup.
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Zampa’s record also shows why selection and conditions matter. Spin can be particularly effective on surfaces that offer grip, but a T20 bowler must also manage aggressive batters and boundary dimensions. His continued use by Australia across major tournaments indicates the importance of his specialist role.
Adam Zampa’s Records, Achievements and Major Milestones
Zampa’s career contains several achievements that stand out across international and franchise cricket.
- 2021 T20 World Cup: Australia’s leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets.
- 2023 ODI World Cup: Australia’s leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets, the most by a spinner in that tournament.
- T20I milestone: First Australian men’s player to take 100 T20I wickets, reached in 2025.
- IPL best bowling: Six wickets for 19 runs in 2016.
- T20I best bowling: Five wickets for 19 runs against Bangladesh in 2021.
- BBL career: Reported 138 wickets in 121 appearances by September 2026.
- 2026 domestic move: Joined Queensland for the 2026–27 season.
- 2026 BBL signing: Agreed to a two-year deal with Hobart Hurricanes.
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The two World Cup campaigns remain the defining achievements of his international career so far. His role in both tournaments gives his career a distinctive pattern: Zampa has been most valuable when Australia needed a specialist spinner who could take wickets rather than merely complete his overs.
Adam Zampa’s Injuries, Selection Challenges and Comebacks
Zampa’s career has included selection changes and fitness setbacks. His omission from Australia’s playing side during the 2019 ODI World Cup was an early reminder that international places are not guaranteed, even for a bowler who has already established himself in the squad. His later performances, particularly in the 2021 and 2023 World Cups, strengthened his position in Australia’s limited-overs plans.
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In June 2026, Zampa missed Australia’s first ODI against Pakistan after experiencing a neck spasm. Cricket Australia reported that he passed a fitness test and returned for the second ODI in Lahore on June 2. This was a documented short-term fitness issue; it should not be confused with a long-term injury or retirement announcement.
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Adam Zampa’s Current Team and Career Status in 2026
As of October 11, 2026, Zampa remains an active Australian international cricketer. His latest documented international appearances include Australia’s June 2026 tour of Bangladesh, where ICC records show bowling figures of 3/18, 1/39 and 2/22 across the three T20Is.
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His domestic arrangements have also changed. He is set to represent Queensland in the 2026–27 domestic season and the Hobart Hurricanes in the upcoming Big Bash season. The latter is a two-year agreement, with his Hurricanes tenure scheduled to begin in BBL|17.
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These developments point to a career still centred on white-ball cricket. His international experience, tournament record and specialist leg-spin remain the main features of his professional profile, while the new domestic arrangements give him different opportunities to prepare and compete.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adam Zampa
1. How old is Adam Zampa?
Adam Zampa was born on March 31, 1992. He is 34 years old as of October 11, 2026.
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2. Who is Adam Zampa’s wife?
Adam Zampa is married to Harriet Palmer. They have a son.
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3. What is Adam Zampa’s bowling style?
He is a right-arm leg-spinner who also bowls the googly. Cricket Australia identifies him as a specialist bowler, although some profile databases differ in how they label his bowling style.
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4. What is Adam Zampa’s highest IPL bowling figure?
His best IPL bowling performance is six wickets for 19 runs, achieved for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016.
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5. How many wickets did Adam Zampa take in the 2023 ODI World Cup?
He took 23 wickets, making him Australia’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament and the most successful spinner by wickets in that edition.
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6. Has Adam Zampa won a World Cup?
Yes. He was part of Australia’s winning teams at the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
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7. Which IPL team did Adam Zampa play for in 2025?
He represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025 after the franchise acquired him for ₹2.40 crore.
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8. Which team will Adam Zampa play for in the 2026–27 Big Bash League?
He has signed a two-year deal with the Hobart Hurricanes, beginning with BBL|17.
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9. Which domestic state team does Adam Zampa represent in 2026–27?
He is set to join the Queensland Bulls after switching from New South Wales in July 2026.
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10. What is Adam Zampa’s net worth?
No dependable public net-worth figure could be independently verified from authoritative financial sources reviewed for this biography. IPL auction amounts and cricket contracts do not establish a player’s total net worth.
11. Is Adam Zampa vegan?
Yes. Zampa has publicly discussed becoming vegan and has spoken about animal welfare and his interest in animals.
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12. Has Adam Zampa played Test cricket?
The sources reviewed for this biography did not establish a senior men’s Test debut. His established international career is in ODI and T20I cricket.
CONCLUSION
Adam Zampa’s career is distinguished by his contribution to two Australian World Cup-winning teams and his consistent role as a specialist limited-overs spinner. His 23 wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup, 13 wickets in the 2021 T20 World Cup and record-setting T20I milestones explain why he has become an important part of Australia’s white-ball history.
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At 34, Zampa is still active, with a new Queensland domestic arrangement and a forthcoming move to the Hobart Hurricanes. His next career phase will depend on continued fitness, international selection and the ability to remain effective against evolving batting approaches. Those are the relevant measures of his ongoing career, rather than assumptions about retirement or future records