World Cup 2019: Rating the performance of all the teams

#2 New Zealand

Rating: 9/10

New Zealand made it to their second World Cup finals in a row

At the start of the World Cup, no one predicted that New Zealand would make the top four. But as usual, they punched above their weight. New Zealand had a tremendous start to their World Cup campaign by winning five out of their first six games.

However, they suffered a few setbacks and lost their last three league games which saw them finish in fourth place on the points table. Despite entering the semi-finals on a losing streak, New Zealand showed a lot of grit and determination against India and sealed their place in the finals.

However, the Kiwis failed to lift the trophy after a terrific performance in the finals against England which saw both teams tied up even after the completion of the super over. However, England lifted the trophy due to the ICC’s boundary count rule.

Kane Williamson was New Zealand’s standout player with 578 runs and he was named the Player of the Tournament. Though the Kiwis didn't win the World Cup, they won a lot of hearts for the way they conducted themselves throughout the tournament.