World Cup 2019: 5 key players who can help New Zealand win their maiden trophy

#2 Martin Guptill

Martin Guptill

Martin Guptill scored the most runs for the New Zealand team in the 2015 World Cup. Who will ever forget his double century against West Indies in the Quarter-final? He was in form ferocious against most bowlers in the tournament.

With 547 runs in 9 innings at an average of 68.37, Guptill played a crucial part in the most successful World Cup campaign for the Blackcaps. He was also the highest run scorer in the whole tournament and a key reasons why New Zealand went so close to winning the World cup. If Guptill repeats his 2015 heroics, there is no reason to believe why New Zealand cannot go one step ahead last time.

Guptill is the second highest ODI run scorer among the active New Zealand batsmen. Thus, the Kiwis will be depending heavily on him to contribute and give them a good start to their innings.