All-time New Zealand World Cup XI

#11 Geoff Allott

If you thought that Bond’s statistics in the tournament were unsurpassable, at least by a Kiwi, think again. Geoff Allott practically owned the 1999 WC, emerging as highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 20 wickets at an average of 16.3 and economy rate of 3.7.

A left-arm seamer who started out as a genuine quick but later settled down into a near unplayable swing bowler, in helpful conditions, Allott was troubled throughout his short career by a back injury, which eventually took its toll.

Allott’s only competition was Tim Southee, who came close to emulating the southpaw’s 1999 heroics during the 2011 edition, snaring 18 wickets at an average of 17.3 and economy rate of 4.3, but the left-armer’s natural variation, in addition to his ability of switching relatively easily between swing and hit-the-deck, gives Allott the final slot.