Adam Zampa is the marquee spin signing for Hobart Hurricanes in BBL|16. Australia’s premier white-ball leg-spinner left Melbourne Renegades to join the Hurricanes.
Adam Zampa: Quick Facts
| Team | Hobart Hurricanes |
| Role | Bowler (leg-spinner) |
| Batting | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling | Right-arm legbreak |
| Born | 31 March 1992, Shellharbour, New South Wales |
| BBL|16 status | Contracted (new signing) |
Career Stats: All Formats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s/50s | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 337 | 333 | 5.74 | 83.25 | 0/0 | 420 | 7.48 |
| ODI | 124 | 414 | 9.86 | 64.19 | 0/0 | 204 | 5.54 |
| Test | — | ||||||
Playing Style
Zampa bowls right-arm leg spin with excellent control and clever variations. His googly is hard to pick, and he bowls well in the middle overs when batters are attacking. He is Australia’s most successful T20 spinner.
BBL Career
Zampa previously played for Melbourne Renegades before making the switch to Hobart for BBL|16. The move gives the Hurricanes a genuine wicket-taking spinner — an area that hurt them in past seasons.
What He Brings to BBL 2027
Hobart needed a strike spinner, and Zampa is the best in the country. Bowling alongside Nathan Ellis and Riley Meredith, he completes one of the strongest attacks in the league. Expect him to bowl four overs every game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which BBL team does Adam Zampa play for in 2027?
Adam Zampa plays for Hobart Hurricanes in BBL|16, after leaving Melbourne Renegades.
Is Adam Zampa Australia’s best T20 spinner?
Zampa is Australia’s leading white-ball spinner and among the best leg-spinners in world T20 cricket.
Who are Hobart Hurricanes’ key bowlers for BBL|16?
Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Riley Meredith lead the Hurricanes’ bowling attack for BBL|16.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026.