New Zealand crashed out of the 2022 T20 World Cup, losing to Pakistan in the semi-final of the tournament — here’s how the players fared in the edition
*Mark Chapman did not bowl or bat in the lone match that he played in the tournament.
Finn Allen: 5/10
95 runs @ 19, SR: 186.27, HS: 42
An out-and-out powerplay specialist, Allen started the edition with a cracking knock, scoring 42 off only 16 balls against Australia, which set the ball rolling for New Zealand in their path to the semi-final. He did not better his score in any of the remaining games but did score another quickfire innings, against Ireland, making 32 in 18.
Devon Conway: 6/10
145 runs @ 36.25, SR: 116.93, HS: 92*
Conway capitalised on the start by Allen against Australia, making an unbeaten 92 in 58 balls, which helped his team post 200-3 on the board. He was unable to score quickly thereafter, making 1, 3, a 33-ball 28 and 21 off 20 against Pakistan, but his impactful start, which eventually helped knock out Australia, sees him get six points.
Kane Williamson: 6/10
178 runs @ 35.60, SR: 116.33, HS: 61
Williamson’s strike rate remains a bone of contention, but he did have his task cut out looking to steady the innings after the early loss of wickets. He scored a run-a-ball 40 against England after his team were reduced to 28-2, but showed that he can change gears by striking at 174.28 against Ireland, scoring a 35-ball 61. In the semis, he made 46 in 42 after his side lost three wickets for 49 in eight overs.
Glenn Phillips: 9/10
201 runs @ 40.20, SR: 158.26, HS: 104
Phillips was everywhere. When he was not scoring runs, he was taking stunning catches, or creating a new template for non-strikers to back up. He smashed a 64-ball 104 against Sri Lanka before churning out a vital 62 in 36 against England.
Daryl Mitchell: 5/10
109 runs @ 54.50, SR: 128.23, HS: 53*
The hero for the side in last year’s semi-final, Mitchell was the only New Zealand batter who could score at a strike rate of more than 135, striking at 151.43 for his 53. He played four games, chipping in with a crucial hand against Ireland, hitting an unbeaten 31 off 21 as his team posted 185 on the board.
James Neesham: 4/10
53 runs @ 17.66, SR: 143.24, HS: 26*
Neesham provided the finishing touches against Australia, scoring two runs-a-ball 26, with the help of two sixes, and ensured the momentum never dropped in the innings. He did not have much to do in the remaining games but did make a sensible 16 off 12 in the semifinal to give New Zealand something to bowl at.
Mitchell Santner: 8/10
9 wickets @ 14.33, ER: 6.45, BBI: 3-31
Santner was the highest wicket-taker from the side, picking up a wicket every 13.3 deliveries in the tournament. He picked up at least a wicket in every game, including 3-31 against Australia, which broke the backs of the defending champions. He was also economical, conceding less than 30 runs in four of his five innings.
He also played a couple of crucial knocks: making 11 off five against Sri Lanka and 16 in ten in the game against England.
Tim Southee: 7/10
7 wickets @ 16.28, ER: 6.57, BBI: 3-6
Southee was once again tough to get away in the powerplay overs, bowling 35 dots from the 60 overs that he bowled upfront. He formed a lethal partnership with Boult, but was more economical, conceding a little over 6.50 in the edition.
Trent Boult: 5/10
8 wickets @ 18.50, ER: 7.40, BBI: 4-13
Boult was the second-most expensive bowler for his side and was impressive in phases. He started off with six wickets in two games, including taking a four-for against Sri Lanka, but went off the boil, conceding 40 and 38 runs in the next two games without picking up a wicket. He ended with a 2-33 against Pakistan.
Ish Sodhi: 7/10
6 wickets @ 21.66, ER: 6.72, BBI: 2-21
Sodhi kept things tight especially in the middle overs, picking up the fifth-most wickets between overs 7-15 in the edition, and bowling 38 dot balls in that period. He got a wicket in every game except the semifinal, but he did manage to keep things tight against Pakistan.
Lockie Ferguson: 4/10
7 wickets @ 22.71, ER: 8.36, BBI: 3-22
Ferguson’s pace did not get him much success in Australia – he was hit for 35 or more runs thrice in five games, and although he did show sparks of brilliance, he proved to be inconsistent after all.
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