Always short of their potential during the series&#8217; round the year, the Trans-Tasmans have never failed to provide quality entertainment and performance when it comes to Cricket&#8217;s biggest tournament, a.k.a., Cricket World Cup. Making it to the semi-finals in 6 editions, out of the 10 that have been played so far, the Kiwis would like to go one step further and win the trophy, when the event will be held at their home (alongside Australia) this summer.

With inconsistent but powerful batsmen in the side, the Kiwis will hope that each one of them click at the right time, when the mega-event returns to the country after 23 long years (last held in 1992). All teams are dangerous in their home, as they know the conditions better than other teams and the crowd is also behind them. Termed as the dark horse, it won&#8217;t be a surprise if they go on marching till the finals (probably win it too).

Let us have a look at the probable team that the Kiwis&#8217; selectors may opt for going into the World Cup.

Openers: Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder

Reserve: Rob Nicol

With the explosive and experienced Brendon McCullum opting to move down the order and James Neesham failing to negotiate with the new ball, New Zealand would probably opt for the experienced duo of Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder as their openers with Rob Nicol in the bench for the mega-tournament. The ability of both the batsmen is beyond any doubt as they have handled the pressure in the past with ease and are also accustomed to the conditions that will be on offer at home.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6879" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptil-Getty-Images.jpg" alt="Martil Guptil celebrates his Hundred in style" width="803" height="529" sizes="(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6879" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder as their openers with Rob Nicol in the bench for the mega-tournament. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Middle Order: Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum

Reserve: Tom Latham,  James Franklin

The most important spot of the team in the batting line-up, probably known as First Down, i.e., the link between openers and middle order will be taken by the trusted Kane Williamson. He is one of the best batsman in the game now, with his ability to resurrect, build and pace the innings, the quality which he showed during the home series against India early in the year. The number 4 and 5 will be taken up by the experienced duo of Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum, both of whom are fast runners and can find the gaps with ease.

Tom Latham and James Franklin will be on the bench to fill up the shoes if required but the Kiwis will hope that their first choice batsmen are fit going into the World Cup, which can give them a realistic chance to win the tournament.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6880" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum sends one out of the park" width="292" height="412" sizes="(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6880" class="wp-caption-text">The number 4 and 5 will be taken up by the experienced duo of Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Lower Order: Luke Ronchi (wk), Corey Anderson, Daniel Vettori

Reserve: Bradley John Watling (wk), James Neesham, Nathan McCullum

The lower middle order will be filled by Luke Ronchi, who will also don the keeping gloves during the World Cup; Corey Anderson, the hard-hitting batsman and their former-captain and an experienced all-rounder Daniel Vettori. Luke Ronchi has tried to showcase his skills during the recently concluded series against South Africa at home, where he single-handly fought and built partnerships with the tail to save the humiliation. The Kiwis will expect fire-works from Corey Anderson late in the innings, who can clear the boundaries at will. Apart from that, they also have the experience Daniel Vettori, who can bat sensibly and has driven the team out of crisis many times in the past.<a title="South Africa’s Probable Squad for Cricket World Cup 2015" href="http://www.crictracker.com/south-africas-probable-squad-for-cricket-world-cup-2015/" target="_blank">(also read SA&#8217;s Probable Squad for WC 2015)</a>

The reserve wicket-keeper will be Bradley John Watling as Brendon McCullum has given up his gloves due to a back problem and the 4th all-rounder in the squad will be James Neesham, as the selectors won&#8217;t risk him trying at the top order again. Nathan McCullum will make it to the squad and he may fill the shoes of Daniel Vettori, if required, during the course of the tournament.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6882" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Luke-Ronchi.jpg" alt="Luke Ronchi share a joke with his team mate" width="797" height="537" sizes="(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6882" class="wp-caption-text">Luke Ronchi has tried to showcase his skills during the recently concluded series against South Africa at home. (Photo Source : Getty Images)</figcaption>

Tail Enders: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Mitchell McClenaghan

Reserve: Matt Henry, Trent Boult

It is expected that New Zealand would go into any match with 3 front-line seamers, alongside a fast bowling all-rounder. Talking about all-rounders, they already have Corey Anderson, James Neesham, James Franklin and Jesse Ryder who can bowl pace and Daniel Vettori who is very handy as a spinner, as well as Nathan McCullum, who sets up the platform for pacers to take the wickets by tying up the opposition with wrist spin.

Amidst all the facts, the selectors will go for hit-the-deck bowlers as well as a tail that can wag when required. Their first choice will be Tim Southee, who can provide early breakthroughs, Adam Milne, the one who bowls consistently over 150 km/h and Mitchell McClenaghan, who can potentially use the old ball as well. <a title="India’s Probable Squad for Cricket World Cup 2015" href="http://www.crictracker.com/indias-probable-squad-for-cricket-world-cup-2015/" target="_blank">(also read India&#8217;s Probable Squad for 2015)</a>

Their bench will also be strong as they will have the talented new-comer, Matt Henry and the experienced, Trent Boult warming up and waiting for the shoes to be filled.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6883 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tim-Southee.jpg" alt="Tim Southee Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori" width="665" height="491" sizes="(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6883" class="wp-caption-text">Their first choice will be Tim Southee, who can provide early breakthroughs for NZ. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Probable XI: Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum (c), Luke Ronchi (wk), Corey Anderson, Daniel Vettori/Nathan McCullum, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Mitchell McClenaghan/Trent Boult

Note: This is not an officially announced or guaranteed squad for the world cup but a probability based on the author’s own views and opinions.

Martil Guptil celebrates his Hundred in style

Always short of their potential during the series’ round the year, the Trans-Tasmans have never failed to provide quality entertainment and performance when it comes to Cricket’s biggest tournament, a.k.a., Cricket World Cup. Making it to the semi-finals in 6 editions, out of the 10 that have been played so far, the Kiwis would like to go one step further and win the trophy, when the event will be held at their home (alongside Australia) this summer.
With inconsistent but powerful batsmen in the side, the Kiwis will hope that each one of them click at the right time, when the mega-event returns to the country after 23 long years (last held in 1992). All teams are dangerous in their home, as they know the conditions better than other teams and the crowd is also behind them. Termed as the dark horse, it won’t be a surprise if they go on marching till the finals (probably win it too).
Let us have a look at the probable team that the Kiwis’ selectors may opt for going into the World Cup.
Probable Team:
Openers:&nbsp;Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder
Reserve:&nbsp;Rob Nicol
With the explosive and experienced Brendon McCullum opting to move down the order and James Neesham failing to negotiate with the new ball, New Zealand would probably opt for the experienced duo of Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder as their openers with Rob Nicol in the bench for the mega-tournament. The ability of both the batsmen is beyond any doubt as they have handled the pressure in the past with ease and are also accustomed to the conditions that will be on offer at home.
<figure id="attachment_6879" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6879" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-6879" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptil-Getty-Images.jpg" alt="Martil Guptil celebrates his Hundred in style" width="803" height="529" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6879" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder as their openers with Rob Nicol in the bench for the mega-tournament. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>

Middle Order:&nbsp;Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum
Reserve:&nbsp;Tom Latham, &nbsp;James Franklin
The most important spot of the team in the batting line-up, probably known as First Down, i.e., the link between openers and middle order will be taken by the trusted Kane Williamson. He is one of the best batsman in the game now, with his ability to resurrect, build and pace the innings, the quality which he showed during the home series against India early in the year. The number 4 and 5 will be taken up by the experienced duo of Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum, both of whom are fast runners and can find the gaps with ease.
Tom Latham and James Franklin will be on the bench to fill up the shoes if required but the Kiwis will hope that their first choice batsmen are fit going into the World Cup, which can give them a realistic chance to win the tournament.
<figure id="attachment_6880" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6880" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-6880" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum sends one out of the park" width="292" height="412" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6880" class="wp-caption-text">The number 4 and 5 will be taken up by the experienced duo of Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>

Lower Order:&nbsp;Luke Ronchi (wk), Corey Anderson, Daniel Vettori
Reserve:&nbsp;Bradley John Watling (wk), James Neesham, Nathan McCullum
The lower middle order will be filled by Luke Ronchi, who will also don the keeping gloves during the World Cup; Corey Anderson, the hard-hitting batsman and their former-captain and an experienced all-rounder Daniel Vettori. Luke Ronchi has tried to showcase his skills during the recently concluded series against South Africa at home, where he single-handly fought and built partnerships with the tail to save the humiliation. The Kiwis will expect fire-works from Corey Anderson late in the innings, who can clear the boundaries at will. Apart from that, they also have the experience Daniel Vettori, who can bat sensibly and has driven the team out of crisis many times in the past.<a title="South Africa’s Probable Squad for Cricket World Cup 2015" href="http://www.crictracker.com/south-africas-probable-squad-for-cricket-world-cup-2015/" target="_blank">(also read SA’s Probable Squad for WC 2015)</a>
The reserve wicket-keeper will be Bradley John Watling as Brendon McCullum has given up his gloves due to a back problem and the 4th all-rounder in the squad will be James Neesham, as the selectors won’t risk him trying at the top order again. Nathan McCullum will make it to the squad and he may fill the shoes of Daniel Vettori, if required, during the course of the tournament.
<figure id="attachment_6882" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6882" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-6882" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Luke-Ronchi.jpg" alt="Luke Ronchi share a joke with his team mate" width="797" height="537" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6882" class="wp-caption-text">Luke Ronchi has tried to showcase his skills during the recently concluded series against South Africa at home. (Photo Source : Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
 
Tail Enders:&nbsp;Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Mitchell McClenaghan
Reserve:&nbsp;Matt Henry,&nbsp;Trent Boult
It is expected that New Zealand would go into any match with 3 front-line seamers, alongside a fast bowling all-rounder. Talking about all-rounders, they already have Corey Anderson, James Neesham, James Franklin and Jesse Ryder who can bowl pace and Daniel Vettori who is very handy as a spinner, as well as Nathan McCullum, who sets up the platform for pacers to take the wickets by tying up the opposition with wrist spin.
Amidst all the facts, the selectors will go for hit-the-deck bowlers as well as a tail that can wag when required. Their first choice will be Tim Southee, who can provide early breakthroughs, Adam Milne, the one who bowls consistently over 150 km/h and Mitchell McClenaghan, who can potentially use the old ball as well. <a title="India’s Probable Squad for Cricket World Cup 2015" href="http://www.crictracker.com/indias-probable-squad-for-cricket-world-cup-2015/" target="_blank">(also read India’s Probable Squad for 2015)</a>
Their bench will also be strong as they will have the talented new-comer, Matt Henry and the experienced, Trent Boult warming up and waiting for the shoes to be filled.
<figure id="attachment_6883" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6883" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-6883 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tim-Southee.jpg" alt="Tim Southee Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori" width="665" height="491" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6883" class="wp-caption-text">Their first choice will be Tim Southee, who can provide early breakthroughs for NZ. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Probable XI:&nbsp;Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum (c), Luke Ronchi (wk), Corey Anderson, Daniel Vettori/Nathan McCullum, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Mitchell McClenaghan/Trent Boult
Note: This is not an officially announced or guaranteed squad for the world cup but a probability based on the author’s own views and opinions.

Always short of their potential during the series&#8217; round the year, the Trans-Tasmans have never failed to provide quality entertainment and performance when it comes to Cricket&#8217;s biggest tournament, a.k.a., Cricket World Cup. Making it to the semi-finals in 6 editions, out of the 10 that have been played so far, the Kiwis would like to go one step further and win the trophy, when the event will be held at their home (alongside Australia) this summer.
With inconsistent but powerful batsmen in the side, the Kiwis will hope that each one of them click at the right time, when the mega-event returns to the country after 23 long years (last held in 1992). All teams are dangerous in their home, as they know the conditions better than other teams and the crowd is also behind them. Termed as the dark horse, it won&#8217;t be a surprise if they go on marching till the finals (probably win it too).
Let us have a look at the probable team that the Kiwis&#8217; selectors may opt for going into the World Cup.
Probable Team:
Openers: Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder
Reserve: Rob Nicol
With the explosive and experienced Brendon McCullum opting to move down the order and James Neesham failing to negotiate with the new ball, New Zealand would probably opt for the experienced duo of Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder as their openers with Rob Nicol in the bench for the mega-tournament. The ability of both the batsmen is beyond any doubt as they have handled the pressure in the past with ease and are also accustomed to the conditions that will be on offer at home.
<figure id="attachment_6879" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6879" style="width: 803px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6879" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptil-Getty-Images.jpg" alt="Martil Guptil celebrates his Hundred in style" width="803" height="529" sizes="(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6879" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder as their openers with Rob Nicol in the bench for the mega-tournament. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>

Middle Order: Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum
Reserve: Tom Latham,  James Franklin
The most important spot of the team in the batting line-up, probably known as First Down, i.e., the link between openers and middle order will be taken by the trusted Kane Williamson. He is one of the best batsman in the game now, with his ability to resurrect, build and pace the innings, the quality which he showed during the home series against India early in the year. The number 4 and 5 will be taken up by the experienced duo of Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum, both of whom are fast runners and can find the gaps with ease.
Tom Latham and James Franklin will be on the bench to fill up the shoes if required but the Kiwis will hope that their first choice batsmen are fit going into the World Cup, which can give them a realistic chance to win the tournament.
<figure id="attachment_6880" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6880" style="width: 292px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6880" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum sends one out of the park" width="292" height="412" sizes="(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6880" class="wp-caption-text">The number 4 and 5 will be taken up by the experienced duo of Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>

Lower Order: Luke Ronchi (wk), Corey Anderson, Daniel Vettori
Reserve: Bradley John Watling (wk), James Neesham, Nathan McCullum
The lower middle order will be filled by Luke Ronchi, who will also don the keeping gloves during the World Cup; Corey Anderson, the hard-hitting batsman and their former-captain and an experienced all-rounder Daniel Vettori. Luke Ronchi has tried to showcase his skills during the recently concluded series against South Africa at home, where he single-handly fought and built partnerships with the tail to save the humiliation. The Kiwis will expect fire-works from Corey Anderson late in the innings, who can clear the boundaries at will. Apart from that, they also have the experience Daniel Vettori, who can bat sensibly and has driven the team out of crisis many times in the past.<a title="South Africa’s Probable Squad for Cricket World Cup 2015" href="http://www.crictracker.com/south-africas-probable-squad-for-cricket-world-cup-2015/" target="_blank">(also read SA&#8217;s Probable Squad for WC 2015)</a>
The reserve wicket-keeper will be Bradley John Watling as Brendon McCullum has given up his gloves due to a back problem and the 4th all-rounder in the squad will be James Neesham, as the selectors won&#8217;t risk him trying at the top order again. Nathan McCullum will make it to the squad and he may fill the shoes of Daniel Vettori, if required, during the course of the tournament.
<figure id="attachment_6882" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6882" style="width: 797px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6882" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Luke-Ronchi.jpg" alt="Luke Ronchi share a joke with his team mate" width="797" height="537" sizes="(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6882" class="wp-caption-text">Luke Ronchi has tried to showcase his skills during the recently concluded series against South Africa at home. (Photo Source : Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
 
Tail Enders: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Mitchell McClenaghan
Reserve: Matt Henry, Trent Boult
It is expected that New Zealand would go into any match with 3 front-line seamers, alongside a fast bowling all-rounder. Talking about all-rounders, they already have Corey Anderson, James Neesham, James Franklin and Jesse Ryder who can bowl pace and Daniel Vettori who is very handy as a spinner, as well as Nathan McCullum, who sets up the platform for pacers to take the wickets by tying up the opposition with wrist spin.
Amidst all the facts, the selectors will go for hit-the-deck bowlers as well as a tail that can wag when required. Their first choice will be Tim Southee, who can provide early breakthroughs, Adam Milne, the one who bowls consistently over 150 km/h and Mitchell McClenaghan, who can potentially use the old ball as well. <a title="India’s Probable Squad for Cricket World Cup 2015" href="http://www.crictracker.com/indias-probable-squad-for-cricket-world-cup-2015/" target="_blank">(also read India&#8217;s Probable Squad for 2015)</a>
Their bench will also be strong as they will have the talented new-comer, Matt Henry and the experienced, Trent Boult warming up and waiting for the shoes to be filled.
<figure id="attachment_6883" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6883" style="width: 665px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6883 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tim-Southee.jpg" alt="Tim Southee Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori" width="665" height="491" sizes="(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6883" class="wp-caption-text">Their first choice will be Tim Southee, who can provide early breakthroughs for NZ. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Probable XI: Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum (c), Luke Ronchi (wk), Corey Anderson, Daniel Vettori/Nathan McCullum, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Mitchell McClenaghan/Trent Boult
Note: This is not an officially announced or guaranteed squad for the world cup but a probability based on the author’s own views and opinions.

New Zealand&#039;s Probable squad for Cricket World Cup 2015

New Zealand's Probable squad for Cricket World Cup 2015