Aiden Markram vs Adam Zampa: How The Battle Can Determine The Outcome Of The Game?

Aiden Markram and Adam Zampa [Source: @mufaddal_vohra, @SirJadeja/x.com]

In the eighth match of the Champions Trophy 2025, South Africa will face off against Australia. The match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on 25th February at 2:30 PM IST.

This will be an important game for both the teams. Australia and South Africa have both won their opening games in the tournament and win here will strengthen their claim for a spot in the semi-finals. So, both the teams will be keen to win the game and have one step in the top four of the tournament.

Why Aiden Markram Is Important For South Africa?

• Aiden Markram has a good record against Australia. In the 11 ODIs that he has played against them, Markram has scored 412 runs at an average of 41.20. 
• Markram will be seen batting in the middle-order. The right-handed batter will be seen batting mainly in the middle phase. If we look at the Markram's stats between 11-40 overs, then we can see that he bats with an average of around 42.20. This shows his value as a part of the South African middle-order.

Why Adam Zampa vs Aiden Markram Will Be Cruical In Deciding The Fate Of The Game?

Table: Aiden Markram vs Adam Zampa ODI Stats

Inference: The numbers between Aiden Markram and Adam Zampa indicates that Aiden Markram has mostly dominated this clash. Although Zampa has dismissed him once in ODIs, it has not been before Markram has scored at a rate of more than run a ball. 

The fact that Markram has completely dominated the face-off might work in favour of South Africa. The middle overs are crucial phase in the ODIs and hence the domination of Markram over Zampa can tilt the game against Australia.

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