2019 World Cup Final: Why England will start as favourites against New Zealand

#3. Balanced bowling attack

Australia v England - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Final

Although England were considered to have one of the best batting units, their bowling was seen as a weak link before the start of the 2019 World Cup. Many experts felt that this could hurt England going into the back end of the tournament.

Enter Barbados born Jofra Archer! All of a sudden, there was raw pace with the new ball and no longer England were a weak bowling unit. Archer’s importance was evident right from the first match when he hit South African opener Hashim Amla on his helmet which had the right-hander in all sorts of trouble.

The improvement of Chris Woakes especially with the new ball has made this England bowling attack look much stronger. Eoin Morgan is not short of bowling options as he has Liam Plunkett and Mark Wood to attack with pace in the middle overs and the wicket-taking option of leg spinner Adil Rashid.

England have a very balanced bowling attack for all conditions and it will take a special effort for the likes of Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor to come good on the big day.

The home side is all set to lift the 2019 World Cup trophy on Sunday at the iconic Lords balcony.