Cricket World Cup History: 5 Forgotten Heroes of the 2015 World Cup 

#3 Corey Anderson (New Zealand)

Corey Anderson played a crucial role in NZ's run to the finals

The hard-hitting Kiwi had announced his arrival to the cricketing world by shattering the 18-year old record of the fastest century set by Shahid Afridi, by smashing a 36-ball hundred against the Windies in 2014. Just a year later, Anderson exhibited that he was the player made for the big stages.

The southpaw gave a blistering start to co-hosts New Zealand in the tournament, smashing a 46-ball 75 and picking up 2 wickets. He made regular and crucial contributions for New Zealand throughout the tournament, being equally impressive with both the bat and the ball.

Anderson scored 231 runs from 8 innings and registered 14 scalps, and was one of the main reasons in New Zealand's inspired run to their first World Cup Final.

His most important contribution came in the Semi-Final against South Africa, where he made a brisk 57-ball-58, stitching a crucial 103-run stand with Grant Elliot for the fifth wicket. This stand was the one that steered the Kiwis to victory and sealed their berth in the final.

Anderson has been struggling with injuries since 2017, last dawning the ODI jersey in the Champions Trophy back in 2017. He was in contention for the World Cup berth till February, however, the all-rounder's spot was claimed by Jimmy Neesham.