One player from each team who was hit and flop in 2019 World Cup
Some of these players hogged the limelight for all good reasons but few were extremely poor and couldn't live up to the expectations.
6) New Zealand
Hit – Kane Williamson
Black Caps are just one step away from creating history. As usual, the dark horses have punched above their weight and for the second consecutive time, they will be playing a World Cup final. The bowlers have been excellent with their ferocity which has helped them cover their batting frailties. The top order except Kane Williamson has been going through a rough patch.
The New Zealand skipper has held the fort on a regular basis and has already accumulated 548 runs in 8 innings. He has scored some tough runs including two game-changing centuries against South Africa and West Indies. Along with his batting, his captaincy has also been top-notch as he has defined the role of each player in the squad. One of them is Tom Latham who is yet to respond to Captain Kane’s call.
Flop – Tom Latham
The left-hander is a good batsman against spinners and that’s why he was given a role in the middle-order. Till now he has only made 108 runs in 8 outings which has been a sign of worry for the team management. Though his work behind the stumps is reasonable Latham has not been able to cope up with the pressure of the big tournament. Now the keeper-batsman will have only one opportunity to make up for the losses.
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