5 reasons why New Zealand can win the 2017 Champions Trophy

4.The batting trio of Guptill, Latham and Williamson

Williamson and Guptill will need to take bulk of the responsibilities with the bat

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.

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.