5 spinners who will determine the fate of their country’s 2015 World Cup campaign:

We often associate Australia with wickets that aid fast bowlers. It will not be any different this time around in the World Cup. But, there is no reason why a spinner cannot turn out to be a game changer in the World Cup. ODIs are often won by the team that plays the middle overs (20- 35) better. This is when the spinners are expected to be in operation. What works to a spinners favour Down Under is the large outfields and the bounce the tracks provide. Here is a list of the top 5 bowlers, who could be the game changer for their country in those middle overs:

#1 Xavier Doherty

Xavier Doherty (Australia)style: Left arm Orthodox

The left arm orthodox bowler from Tasmania, bowls wicket to wicket. He rarely gives the ball flight and is very flat in his trajectory. He is not someone who is going to run through the batting line ups, but is very frugal in giving away runs. If he can choke the run flow in the middle overs, he would be a perfect complement for the likes of Mitchell Johnson.

#2 Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin (India)Style: Right arm off-break

The tall Indian off-spinner’s record in Australia are far from impressive. Ashwin is not a big turner of the ball and relies on the bounce of the track. So, if Ashwin can focus on getting his line right, he can extract bounce from the surface and will become awkward to handle for the batsmen. He has the knack of bowling a lot of variations like the carom ball, but if he can pick and choose the right time to bowl them, he will be a potent force for India.

#3 Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez (Pakistan)Style: Right arm off-spin

Pakistan’s number one all-rounder is a very canny bowler, who is very difficult to hit over the top. He has a potent arm ball and Doosra, which will make the batsmen think twice before going after him. Hafeez is a real asset to the Pakistan team since he can bowl at any stage of the innings. He has been asked to open the bowling and has done it with quite some success. If Pakistan has to repeat their 1992 success, Hafeez will have to be their “go to” man.

#4 Seekkuge Prasanna

Seekkuge Prasanna(Sri Lanka)Style: Right arm leg-break

A relatively new face in the international circuit, the leg spinner is making all the right noises. Being a wrist spinner, he will enjoy the bounce on offer in Australia. He may turn out to be expensive at occasions, but Sri Lanka should use him as an attacking option to provide breakthroughs in the middle overs, that will put the brakes on the opposition. He will be a dark horse since most teams have not faced enough of him.

#5 Nathan Mccullum

Nathan Mccullum( New Zealand)Style: Right arm off-brea

The Kiwi all-rounder known for his big hitting down the order, is also a very smart customer with the ball in hand. The right arm off-spinner operates mostly from around the wicket, rarely giving anything away to the batsmen. He is overshadowed by his brother, Brendon, but his role will be crucial if the Kiwis want to realize their dream of lifting the World cup. Home conditions, will give him an added advantage.