Champions Trophy: Match 4, Group A - 5 reasons why New Zealand can defeat Sri Lanka

2. Quality bowling attack

Mitchell McClenaghan

New Zealand’s bowling attack in this tournament is one of the most understated and potent one. They have a right arm swing bowler in Kyle Mills, a promising left arm pacer in McClenaghan and an experienced campaigner in Tim Southee. Doug Bracewell is another option that New Zealand might go to if conditions demand 4 fast bowlers. However, with Nathan McCullum and Kane Williamson sharing the ball in the middle overs, the Kiwis, quite uncharacteristically so, will rely on the strength of spin in the competition this time. The duo picked up 7 wickets in three matches for the Kiwis and put shackles on the run rate. However, with Sri Lankan batsman learned in the art of playing spin, the Kiwi bowlers will have to be on their toes.