New Delhi. Australia’s spinner Adam Zampa created history with his explosive performance in the T20 World Cup 2026. In the match against Oman, Zampa took 4 wickets for just 21 runs in 3.2 overs and helped Australia restrict Oman to 104 runs. After this, the Kangaroos achieved this target in just 9.4 overs and registered victory. For this performance of Zampa, he was awarded the Player of the Match (POTM) award.
With this award, Zampa made a big change in the list of players who have won the most POTM awards in the history of T20 World Cup. He has won 6 POTM Awards in his name, leaving behind legends like Chris Gayle, Mahela Jayawardene and Shane Watson. Now only Virat Kohli is ahead of him, who won the POTM award 8 times in 35 matches in his T20 World Cup career.
Australia’s World Cup campaign was a bit disappointing as the team was eliminated in the group stage after losing to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. But this victory of Zampa excited the team and fans. His spin and control led Australia to an easy win against Oman.
If we look at the ICC tournament, Zampa has won this 8th POTM award, due to which he has reached the joint second position with Glenn McGrath. Leading the list is Shane Watson, who has won 10 POTM awards. Behind Zampa in this list, David Warner (7), Aaron Finch (5) and other stalwarts are included.
Now the question is whether Zampa will play in the T20 World Cup to be held in 2028 or not. For Australia, this player will definitely remain an important part of the team in future also.
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