ICC World Cup 2019: One player from each team who might be the leading wicket taker of the tournament

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#4 Tim Southee (New Zealand)

Tim Southee
Tim Southee

Tim Southee, the right-arm fast bowler is one of the best bowlers for New Zealand across all formats of the game. He has the ability to trouble the opposition with his outswingers.

He played a major role for his country when New Zealand reached the World Cup finals for the first time in 2015. He picked up 15 wickets from 9 matches at an average of about 31 with the best figure of 7 for 33.

Since then, he has played 44 games and picked up 47 wickets with the best bowling figure of 3 for 22. Even though he has not been in great touch, he can deliver his best in England where the conditions suit his style of bowling.

As he has already featured in two World Cups, he will be one of New Zealand's experienced players ahead of the World Cup event.

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