Is Adam Zampa Playing PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Match?

Australia's premier spinner Adam Zampa is a part of the team's playing 11 for the second ODI against Pakistan at Lahore. Zampa, who is one of the best ODI bowlers and a key part of Australia's line-up, didn't play the first match due to neck spasm.

Adam Zampa injury could have forced him out of the 2nd ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium. However, his return will boost Australia's chances who are looking to make a comeback. The visitors lost the first match and now face a do-or-die situation in this game.

Is Adam Zampa Playing Today?

In a good news for the Australian cricket fans, Adam Zampa is playing this match. According to a report in Code Sports hours before the game, Zampa had still not completely recovered from the neck spasms. He trained a day before the match but was unable to move freely.

However, the Australian team management decided to play him after he was declared fit for this match. Zampa made it to the team after replacing the fast bowler Billy Stanlake, who was expensive in the last match.

Meanwhile, Pakistan won the toss in the second ODI and elected to field first. The home team are going with an unchanged side while the visitors made one change as Zampa came back into the playing 11 for the PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI.

Australia Go For Spin-Heavy Bowling Attack

Australia have gone with a spin-heavy bowling attack for this game. They have picked just one specialist fast bowler in the form of Nathan Ellis, with Cameron Green the other pacer as the all-rounder.

They have picked three spinners in the team - Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Tanveer Sangha. The presence of two leg-spinners is not often seen in Australia's line-ups in ODIs but they have decided to pick the team as per the conditions.

Zampa is the most experienced bowler in this team with loads of experience. He has played 116 matches so far in which he has taken 196 wickets. He has also troubled Pakistan's best batter Babar Azam, making him a key bowler for this match.