4.The batting trio of Guptill, Latham and Williamson
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Williamson and Guptill will need to take bulk of the responsibilities with the bat
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The Blackcaps will depend upon this trio to deliver for them in the competition. Along with Kohli, Root and Smith, Williamson completes the quadrant of the premier batsman in the game today and his contributions with the bat will go a long way in determining as to how New Zealand fare in the competition.
In Martin Guptill, New Zealand have a batsman, who can single-handedly take the game away from the opposition on his day.
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The right-hander has proven credentials in white-ball cricket in England and will need to put that to use in the Champions Trophy.
In Latham, Guptill has a partner, who can be the ideal foil for him. Latham and Guptill will need to provide the side with good starts and lay the foundations for a big total.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
Aside from watching cricket, he also enjoys reading and watching movies.
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