#4 New Zealand
Last editions finalists are definitely a team to watch out for in the tournament. The Kiwis, led by Kane Williamson, have a balanced squad. They have a solid batting lineup with the likes of Martin Guptill, Williamson, Ross Taylor, and Tom Latham while their bowling too seems to be doing well, with Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson leading the bowling attack. The Kiwis haven’t won the tournament in the past and this is their best chance to rewrite history books as they have every chance to finish in the top-four and contest in the semifinals.
#3 Australia
Despite a horrible 2018, the Aussies seem to have turned around their fortunes in the past few months. They have won the One Day International series in India and also beat Pakistan in UAE. The return of David Warner and Steve Smith will most certainly strengthen the squad. The likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jason Behrendorff, and Adam Zampa make their bowling attack deadly. They have hit form at the right moment and definitely one of the title contenders.
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