Ranking the best ODI bowling attacks in the world at present

#4 New Zealand

Boult is one of the best exponents of swing bowling

New Zealand has two of the best new-ball bowlers in its ranks. Southee and Boult are the best in the business when it comes to swinging the ball. Additionally, they possess two top-notch spinners in the form of Sodhi and Santner. However, their problem lies with their lack of options for a fifth bowler.

Numerous alternatives have been tried to fill the fifth bowler's slot, with the latest being Colin de Grandhomme. Though he is a decent bowler, against top batting line-ups, he has shown a tendency to go for runs. With Colin Munro the only batsmen capable of rolling his arm over, New Zealand need to find an all-rounder who can take care of the ten overs of the fifth bowler while also providing batting muscle at No.7.

Another major issue for New Zealand is their death bowling. Though Southee and Boult are extremely skilful with the new ball, they aren’t as proficient with the older ball. On many an occasion, New Zealand have suffered due to their inability to contain the opposition towards the end.

If New Zealand is to go a step better than 2015, they need to iron out these flaws. They would’ve been ranked higher if not for their death-bowling and fifth bowler flaws. Hence, they can only muster the No.4 slot on our list.