World Cup 2019: Combined underperforming XI of the tournament 

Middle Order: Glenn Maxwell, Shoaib Malik, David Miller and Tom Latham (wk)

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell was expected to be the most lethal middle-order batsman in this World Cup. Maxwell entered the World Cup with some good form, scoring three consecutive fifties against Pakistan. He was the middle-order batsman that Australia desperately needed but ‘The Big Show’ failed to show up.

Maxwell struggled for the better part of the tournament and it was Alex Carey who carried out the role that Maxwell was supposed to play. Maxwell scored only 177 runs in 10 innings at an average of 22.12. His batting wasn’t the only thing that disappointed. With the ball, the Aussie all-rounder failed to pick up any wicket in the 49 overs he bowled.

Shoaib Malik

Shoaib Malik has been around the international scene for many years. He is probably one of the most experienced players in this entire tournament. Malik had a very disappointing tournament this year. Being a senior player, he just couldn’t perform at the level that was expected of him. His poor performances led to him being dropped after only playing three games. He scored just 8 runs in those three games which include two ducks.

David Miller

It’s time for the South African cricket board look beyond David Miller. Miller is undoubtedly one of the biggest hitters in the South African dressing room. However, consistency has been his biggest enemy that seems to plague him every time. Batting at a crucial position for South Africa, Miller is expected to carry the South African innings on his shoulders much like AB de Villiers did for most of his carrier. Miller gets himself in but then throws away his wicket cheaply instead of batting through the innings. Miller only managed to score 136 runs from 6 matches at an average of 34.

It would probably be a good idea for South Africa to drop him post this World Cup so that he can look to improve his game before making his return to international cricket.

Tom Latham

Tom Latham is another middle-order batsman who struggled to score runs in this World Cup. Latham also didn't have much time at the crease that would allow him to contribute significantly. It was the Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson show for the better part of New Zealand’s World Cup campaign. But Latham’s lack of form when given the opportunity to bat was worrisome for the Kiwis and this added a lot of pressure on Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor who had to bat a bit more conservatively to preserve their wickets. Latham only managed to score 155 runs in 10 matches at an average of 19.37.