In the last 6 years since 2016 Virat Kohli has faced Adam Zampa in 11 ODIs, in which Kohli averaging 71 off 62 balls and conceding him at a strike rate of 114.52. He has done it twice too – Nagpur (2019) via a cunning googly and between 2019-2023 when Kohli was caught attempting a lofted shot on too many occasions Zampa. Kohli 133 in three matches including a match-winning 100 against Pakistan. Zampa has not had too much run-out as rain has disrupted games for him, last keeping the English folk to only a 4.5 economy. Zampa 24 wickets in 16 ODIs vs India, he is still a worry.
Historical Context: Kohli vs Australia
Virat Kohli vs Australia (ODIs)
| Runs | Average | Centuries | Highest Score | Knockout Match Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,012 | 50.30 | 9 | 123 | 54.83 |
Zampa vs India
Adam Zampa vs India (ODIs)
| Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 24 | 4/45 | 5.81 |
Kohli’s Mixed Success Against Zampa’s Variations
Some Adam Zampa away variations have given Virat Kohli inconsistent results. Against spin leg, he has struck 40 runs from 35 balls mostly using his cover-drive and often getting out through the off side. Yet, that googly has been a little too good for him as the Indian has smashed 15 runs off 12 against Zampa but succumbed one for same, hinting at a tad bit of weak spot with broader development. Flipper has very little effect Kohli is swinging the set 88% of the time against faster spin. Kohli’s scoring zones reflect the pull-prone player he is, hitting 60% of his runs to cover and point with 20% lofted onto extra bounce usually driven by the flight of Zampa.
