The underrated heroes of World Cup, New Zealand are known for punching above their weight and delivering an emphatic result in the World Cup. They were the runners-up of the last World Cup where Brenden McCullum led the New Zealand team with an all-out aggressive intent. This time they are led by Kane Williamson who contrary to McCullum is known for his temperament and cool attitude.
So what does New Zealand bring to table this time with Williamson’s composed and calm leadership?
New Zealand World Cups squad
Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Tom Latham, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Colin Munro, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Ross Taylor
New Zeland rely on Taylor, Williamson and pacers
In the form of Williamson and Ross Taylor, New Zealand have two high-quality batsmen manning the middle-order. Tom Latham is solid too in the middle order giving the team an edge while the pace artillery of Boult, Southee, Henry and Ferguson is all about express pace. Santner is an effective spinner and thus New Zealand feature a stable squad with plenty of match-winners.
New Zealand World Cup 2019 fixtures
Match 01
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
June 01, Cardiff
Match 02
New Zealand vs Bangladesh
June 05, London
Match 03
New Zealand vs Afghanistan
June 08, Taunton
Match 04
New Zealand vs India
June 13, Nottingham
Match 05
New Zealand vs South Africa
June 19, Birmingham
Match 06
New Zealand vs West Indies
June 22, Manchester
Match 07
New Zealand vs Pakistan
June 26, Birmingham
Match 08
New Zealand vs Australia
June 29, London
Match 09
New Zealand vs England
July 03, hester-le-Street,
