World Cup 2019: 7 Underrated players who did exceedingly well

#1 Alex Carey - Australia

Carey was brilliant with the bat

Alex Carey shot to fame after an impressive run at the top of the order in the BBL triumph of Adelaide Strikers in 2018. Despite his pyrotechnics as an opener, he was picked in the World Cup squad as a wicket-keeper with a middle-order batting slot. The ODI vice-captain stepped up in the quadrennial event to rescue the innings every time the batting unit failed.

After the top-order was rattled to 79-5 against West Indies, the southpaw joined with Steve Smith to steady the innings which helped them to post a winning total. His knocks against India and England showcased his ability as a finisher. Two of his best knocks came against two quality seam bowling attack.

Against New Zealand, his man of the match performance of 71 helped them post a competitive total of 243 after tottering at 92-5. His valiant 85 off 69 balls almost pulled off the chase against South Africa. In the semifinal, he was promoted to No:5 after Australia lost three wickets with just 14 on board.

He was hit by a Jofra Archer delivery which caused bleeding from his chin. It was his partnership with Smith that his team to a respectable total.