ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Strongest New Zealand Playing XI

Middle Order- Kane Williamson (Captain), Ross Taylor, and Henry Nicholls

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor

New Zealand's middle order is one of the best in the business currently and more credit should be given to skipper Kane Williamson and veteran Ross Taylor. The two batsmen batting at number 3 and number 4 respectively have dominated the middle order playing sheet anchor roles allowing the runs to flow around them.

Taylor, in particular had a brilliant 2018 and continued his great run of games against Sri Lanka as well.

Williamson has been classy, calm and in complete control of the game whenever he has come out to bat. He lends a very positive and confident presence on the field and that makes this New Zealand side look all the more daunting.

Henry Nicholls is a very talented player and is expected to continue batting in the middle. Though he prefers to bat higher up, Nicholls might have to settle for number 5 or even number 6 owing to the presence of Tom Latham. He doesn't have a big score to show for it but Nicholls can really change the outcome of matches.