ICC World Cup 2019: One impact player for each team 

The 2019 CWC begins on June 30
The 2019 CWC begins on June 30

New Zealand - Kane Williamson

Williamson will lead NZ in the World Cup
Williamson will lead NZ in the World Cup

New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson is one of the best batsmen in the world currently. With his leadership skills, Kane has helped the Blackcaps to glory in plenty of games in the last few years. He bats at number three for New Zealand and plays the anchor role, his exploits make him one of New Zealand's most dependable batsmen.

Williamson has featured in 128 ODIs in which he has amassed 5183 runs at an average of 46.7. His statistics are even better in England, Kane has played 10 ODIs in England in which he has scored 588 runs at an average of 65.33 with his highest score being 118. His solid technique is well suited for English conditions.

The 28-year-old will have the responsibility of guiding New Zealand to their first World Cup victory. The New Zealand skipper will have an opportunity to prove himself as a batsman and as a leader when the Blackcaps take the field against Sri Lanka in Cardiff on June 1 next year.

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