World Cup 2019: New Zealand, who started their campaign in search to win their first title, will face Team India in the semi-finals for the first time in the World Cup history on Tuesday. The Kiwi team’s record in the semifinals is not good.
This team, called Dark Horse, has lost the World Cup six times in the semi-finals. However, in 2015, New Zealand had reached the finals, but had to face defeat in the final against Australia. The Kiwi team can not be underestimated in the World Cup.
For the first time, the team will be happy to play for the title under captain Kane Williamson. At the same time, they are considering India as the strongest contender for the World Cup this time. In such a way, 1983 and 2011 World Champion Team, Team India has to be cautious of these five players of New Zealand.
KANE WILLIAMSON
The team’s most experienced player and captain Kane Williamson will have the responsibility to make the team realize the dream of winning the title for the first time. He has done spectacular performances in the current tournament. They can make trouble for the Indian bowlers. In this World Cup, he has done two centuries and a half century. Their highest average is 96.20.
MARTIN GUPTIL
The name of Martin Guptill in the World Cup is enough. Guptill is the only player who has scored double centuries in the World Cup. But his bat remained silent in the current World Cup. However, in today’s match Guptill will have the responsibility to give the team a strong start. Guptill had scored double centuries in the last World Cup.
COLIN MUNRO
32-year-old Colin Munro is one of New Zealand’s most successful batsmen, but his bat did not work in the current World Cup. However, he specializes in getting a quick start to the team. The Kiwi team also has great hopes from Munro against Team India.
ROSS TAYLOR
Ross Taylor is the most experienced player in the New Zealand team. Taylor’s performance in this World Cup is not something special. His bat has only two half-centuries. In today’s batting, you have to see how many runs come from his bat. Taylor played 226 ODIs for New Zealand During this period, he has scored 8287 runs at an average of 48.32, which includes 20 centuries and 49 half-centuries.
TRENT BOULT
Trent Boult is the main bowler of the New Zealand team. Trent Boult has done the best in the current World Cup. He has so far taken 14 wickets in this tournament. Left-arm fast bowler Boult has the ability to disturb the batsmen at their own pace. Especially his right swing against these bats is his big weapon.
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