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

Modified Jun 08, 2017 16:27 IST

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh bowls during the ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and Bangladesh at The Kia Oval on June 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) — Can the Fizz contain his Hyderabad teammate, Kane Williamson?

#2 Kane Williamson

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 06: Mark Wood of England celebrates with Jason Roy after dismissing Kane Williamson of New Zealand during the ICC Champions Trophy match between England v New Zealand at SWALEC Stadium on June 6, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) — Williamson's wicket arguably changed the course of the England-New Zealand game

The New Zealand skipper is one of the best batsmen in modern day cricket and has been in superb form in this tournament. He followed up a big hundred against Australia with a handy 87 in the game against England. Not one to be stifled by expectations or pressure, Williamson is the fulcrum around which the Kiwi batting revolves.

With an exceptional record, Williamson will be tasked with taking New Zealand to the semi-finals. They narrowly missed out on beating Australia in the opener and a loss here would seal their fate. That said, Williamson will be confident of getting the better of Bangladesh at Cardiff.

Record against Bangladesh

Matches - 7, Runs - 249, HS - 108, Avg - 49.80