ICC Champions Trophy 2017: England vs New Zealand, 5 players to watch out for

Modified Jun 05, 2017 23:34 IST

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 04: Martin Guptill of New Zealand bats during game five of the One Day International series between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park on March 4, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images) — Guptill is due a big knock after a string of low scores

#3 Adam Milne

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 06: Adam Milne of New Zealand bowls during game two of the one day international series between New Zealand and Australia at Westpac Stadium on February 6, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images) — Adam Milne's disconcerting pace will be an added advantage for the Kiwis

The robust New Zealand seamer has been out of action for a long time since the 2015 World Cup. Having made a return to the national side, Milne has managed to impress his skipper and coach enough to earn a place ahead of Mitchell McClenaghan and Colin de Grandhomme in the starting XI.

He justified the faith of his coach when he bowled a probing spell against Australia in the first game. He got rid of Aaron Finch and Moises Henriques in a two over spell that went for just 9. His line, length and pace meant that the Aussies were left unnerved at the crease. Milne should be a handy addition against an aggressive English top order.

Record against England

Matches - 1, Wkts - 1, BBI - 1/25, Avg - 25.0