Adam Zampa becomes a rare bowler to dismiss Virat Kohli and Steve Smith in the same month

re are very few bowlers in international cricket who can claim to have had an upper hand against Virat Kohli or Steve Smith. Both are top-tch batsmen and have shown dominance in every format of cricket. However, Australian leg spinner Adam Zampa has time-and-again proven that he can take down experienced players like Virat Kohli and Steve Smith. Adam Zampa has sent Virat Kohli back to pavilion many times. By taking down Steve Smith in recent BBL match, it has been proven that he is a force to be reckoned with.

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Adam Zampa vs Steve Smith

During a recent Big Bash League match, Melbourne Stars bowler Adam Zampa showed his excellent bowling skills as he took 3 wickets. One of wickets was of Steve Smith. In twelfth over of match, Adam Zampa came out to bowl against Sydney Sixers’ Steve Smith. Steve Smith blocked a few balls but he nicked  fifth ball. catch was caught by wicketkeeper Seb Gotch.

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Adam Zampa vs Virat Kohli

In recent India vs Australia ODI series, Adam Zampa took out Kohli in first two matches. In first ODI, Adam Zampa picked up Kohli (16 runs) early. It was a wicket that changed game in Australia’s favour. 

Zampa dismissed Kohli in second ODI at a time (78 runs) when Virat Kohli was looking to accelerate. Adam Zampa w shares second spot (five dismissals) with Sri Lanka’s Thisara Perera and New Zealand’s Tim Soue. West Indies’ Ravi Rampaul has dismissed Kohli 6 times in ODIs, which is most by any bowler.

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