Australian cricket team defeated Gerhard Erasmus' Namibia by 9 wickets in match 24 of the ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, on June 12 (Wednesday) to seal their spot in the Super 8 stage. Adam Zampa's four-fer helped the former champions restrict Namibia to 72 runs after which the Aussie captain Mitchell Marsh called him the most important player of the team. After a stunning bowling performance, Aussie batters managed to chase the target in just 5.4 overs and became the second team to qualify for the next round.
Mitchell Marsh praises Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa won the Player of the Match award for his astonishing bowling performance. Even the Australian captain couldn't help but praise him. He even called him the most important player of the Australian team and that they are really lucky to have him on the side.
“I thought it was a great performance from the bowling team. Swing was around and all-round a professional performance. It's really important and great to qualify for the Super 8.. We will manage as many as we can over the next few days. [on Zampa] If you look at his career over the last 4-5 years, he 's probably our most important player. He loves the pressure and he is bowling well at the moment and we are lucky to have him. [on how they are enjoying the off days in West Indies] Probably not as many beers as you had back in the day Haydos. Lots of beach days and it's like being back in Perth, we are enjoying it,” said Marsh in the post-match presentation.
Adam Zampa speaks on his performance
The star spinner was extremely happy to contribute to the team's win and seal the Super 8 spot. He has taken 8 wickets in this mega tournament so far and has been one of the most crucial assets for the Australian side.
“It sounds fine, we qualify for the Super 8s, that's a nice feeling. Enjoying bowling, being encouraged to take wickets by the captain, just trying to do my thing mate. We are happy (to qualify), first step in trying to take the trophy home, but a long way to go,” said Zampa in the post-match presentation.
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