ICC World Cup 2019: 3 Potential Dark Horses in the Tournament 

New Zealand

The Kiwis are one of the most well balanced sides going into the world cup

The perennial dark horses in all ICC tournaments, except the 2015 world cup where they entered as one of the favourites, New Zealand are the major dark horses for the 2019 world cup as well. A team well balanced on paper, New Zealand have not had the success they would have liked in the past couple of years. But cometh the world cup, New Zealand always find themselves in the top 4.

With 8 wins from 13 games in 2018, New Zealand could have done better, but going into the world cup, they have a lot of positives in terms of individual brilliance. The form of Taylor, Williamson, Nicholls and Latham makes their middle order one of the most formidable ones. The growth of Grandhomme has been a big plus for the Kiwis. Boult has been at his devastating best when the conditions are even slightly favourable.

The Kiwis might not seem to be as strong as India, South Africa or England, or a Smith-Warner added Australia, but they do have their bases covered and look a well balanced side on paper. Moreover, going by the records, it would not be a surprise if they make it to the semi-finals or even the finals in the upcoming world cup.