ICC CWC 2019: Team of the tournament

Middle-order and All-rounders

Ben Stokes

England v New Zealand - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

When England found themselves under pressure with the bat in the tournament, it was their premier all-rounder Ben Stokes who bailed them out on numerous occasions. Not particularly known for his consistency, the left-hander improved on that count and was the rock in the middle order.

In the final too, when England were under serious pressure of chasing 242, it was the left hander’s calmness that saw them tie the score. His unbeaten 84 earned him the Man of the Match and it was indeed a stellar knock under the circumstances.

Stokes finished with 465 runs from 10 innings that included 5 fifties to go with 7 wickets with his seam bowling and if you add the catches on the boundary rope, surely he was the go-to man for Eoin Morgan in this year's World Cup.

Chris Woakes

New Zealand v England - ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2019

Much was expected from Jofra Archer in the England bowling line up but it was Chris Woakes who surprised opposition batsmen especially with the new ball in the first powerplay overs.

When England needed to win against India in the group game to stay alive, Woakes’ spell right up front, when he delivered three consecutive maidens against Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has to be one of the best bowling spells in this year's World Cup.

The England all-rounder didn’t have a great time with the bat but was very impressive with the ball and gave Morgan the control at one end. His fielding on the boundary ropes needs a special mention too. Woakes finished with 16 wickets at an economy of 5.24.