We examine how New Zealand are looking ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. They reached the final of competition four years ago before being beaten comfortably by Australia in the final.
First published in issue 20 of Wisden Cricket Monthly. Subscribe here
ODI ranking: 4
World Cup wins: 0
Final appearances: 1
World Cup record
Tournament appearances: 11
Matches: 79
Won: 48
Lost: 30
NR: 1
Tied: 0
Ways they can win it
The seam attack, spearheaded by Trent Boult, with the wiles of Tim Southee and raw pace of Lockie Ferguson in support, holds the key. In the batting department they are dependent on the trio of Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and Martin Guptill, and all have been in excellent touch. Taylor [below], 35, is in the form of his life, averaging 81 since the end of the 2017 Champions Trophy.
New Zealand squad
Kane Williamson (capt), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Colin Munro, Jimmy Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor
Betfair Exchange odds: 12.5
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