Australia spinner Adam Zampa acknowledges that he is not at his best form at the Champions Trophy but remains confident in his ability to take crucial wickets in the upcoming semi-final against India on Tuesday.
Zampa has been instrumental in Australia’s journey to the last four of the ODI tournament, taking 2-48 in the washed-out group match against Afghanistan and 2-64 in the five-wicket win over England in Lahore.
The experienced legspinner could play a pivotal role in Australia’s hopes of victory in Dubai. India, who opted out of playing in co-hosting nation Pakistan, won their three group matches on spin-friendly wickets.
“Personally, I don’t think I’m bowling quite at my best but I like to think the beauty about me, when I’m not quite at my best and not feeling that great out there, is my ability to still contribute and take those big wickets,” Zampa said. “So, yeah, (I am) obviously working on some stuff at the moment to hopefully get back to my best. But as I said, the ability to still do a job for the team and get those big wickets is still there, which to me is really important.”
*Australia’s Journey to Dubai*
The Australia squad flew from Lahore to Dubai on Saturday, despite the possibility of needing to return to Pakistan for the second semi-final, depending on the result of the India-New Zealand group match. India confirmed Australia’s early trip to Dubai was worth it by beating New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday.
In contrast, South Africa will have to travel back to Pakistan for the second semi-final against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday.
*Scheduling Controversies*
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has faced criticism over the scheduling, but Zampa did not complain. “Obviously we had a bit of a hectic schedule playing a couple of games in Pakistan, back and forth in between cities,” he said. “It’s kind of nice to get here. We’ve got a great facility here at the ICC Academy, changes it up a little bit as well, so yeah, the boys are feeling OK about it.”
Australia will now focus on their semi-final clash against India, with Zampa looking to regain his best form and contribute to his team’s success.
Stay tuned for further updates on the Champions Trophy 2025 and Australia’s journey in the tournament.
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