World Cup 2019: 7 Underrated players who did exceedingly well

Modified Jul 30, 2019 15:57 IST

Carey was reliable both behind the stumps and in front of stumps

#3 Lockie Ferguson - New Zealand

Going into the World Cup, Lockie Ferguson was not in his prime with a disappointing IPL stint and faced the rage of West Indies batsmen in the warm-up game. But he proved to be the match-winner for the Kiwis as he ended as tournament's second-highest wicket-taker with 21 scalps.

Despite bowling well, he was not given the new ball by Kane Williamson. Yet the 28-year-old used his height and sheer pace to trouble the batsmen. His impact was huge because of his ability to dismiss the opponent's best batsman. In WC 2019 he accounted for the likes of David Warner, Steve Smith, Faf du Plessis, Jos Buttler, and Jonny Bairstow.

His spell in the WC final was one of the primary reason that the Kiwis tied the match. He not only picked up the wicket of Bairstow but also broke the 110-run stand between Buttler and Ben Stokes that spanned for 21 overs.

It was because of such performances that New Zealand progressed to the finals despite having only one major contribution with the bat.