May 6 (CRICKETNMORE) - The winner of ICC Knock Out Trophy in 2000, New Zealand have the capability to surprize any team with their performance. New Zealand team is looking balanced under the leadership of Kane Williamson.
Kiwis batting will revolve around Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson and Tom Latham up the order while the middle order will utilise the experience of Ross Taylor and Corey Anderson. Wicket-keeper Luke Ronchi and allrounder Colin de Grandhomme are also capable of destroying any bowling attack down the order.
Tim Southee will lead the bowling department along with Trent Boult and in form Mitchell McClenaghan.
New Zealand Past record in Champions Trophy
Matches - 21, Won - 12, Lost - 8, No Result - 1, Win % - 60
New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2017
New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2017
Kane Williamson (capt), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Neil Broom, Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Tom Latham, Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne, Jimmy Neesham, Jeetan Patel, Luke Ronchi (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor.
New Zealand Schedule for ICC Champions Trophy 2017
2 June: Australia vs New Zealand (Group A) at Edgbaston, Birmingham
6 June: England vs New Zealand (Group A) at Cardiff, Wales
9 June: New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Group A) at Cardiff, Wales
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