T20 WC 2022: Five New Zealand players to watch out for
The finalists of the 2021 T20 World Cup, New Zealand are at the T20 World Cup to prove a point this year as they will want to move one step further and clinch the trophy this time. New Zealand have a balanced squad and they will look to perform their best and end the long-running losing streak in knock-out games. On that note, let us take a look at five Kiwi players who might play a crucial role in New Zealand’s success in the competition.
5. Devon Conway
Opening batter Devon Conway has impressed everyone with his batting skills across all three formats. He boasts a 50+ average in T20I cricket with his strike rate above 130. The left-handed batter is expected to play a crucial role in his team’s success. Conway might also enjoy playing on fast and bouncy Australian pitches.
4. Trent Boult
If conditions are in his favour, then Trent Boult can rip apart any batting line-up in the international arena. Boult has a venomous in-swinging delivery and can also bowl cutters on sluggish pitches. Boult has been an integral part of the New Zealand squad for several years and he will want to give his best again.
3. Jimmy Neesham
Jimmy Neesham might not be one of the most consistent all-rounders going around, but he has been a match-winner for New Zealand in crunch situations. The Kiwi side was almost out of the 2021 T20 World Cup as they faced England in the semi-final encounter, but Neesham smoked 27 runs off just 11 balls and helped his side to chase down the total.
2. Kane Williamson
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will have a major role to play if the Kiwis want to grab the trophy this time. Apart from his batting skills, Williamson might have to come up with something new in order to move one step further as compared to their previous World Cup outing and clinch the prized trophy.
1. Mitchell Santner
Another senior member of the team, Mitchell Santner might be given the responsibility to bowl with the new ball in field restrictions. Not only his bowling skills, but Santner is also a handy batter and can stroke the ball big. Not to mention his agility in the field as he is a gun fielder.
