T20 World Cup 2024 - 3 New Zealand Players You Must Pick In Your Dream11 Teams

Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips will be important for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2024 [X]Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips will be important for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2024 [X]

The T20 World Cup 2024 will be starting from June 2. This 20-team tournament will excite fantasy players as they will get a chance to be big again after the IPL 2024. To do well in fantasy contests, you must have a fixed core from each team, a group of two or three players from each team who you will back in most of their games. 

This article will discuss one of the most consistent yet underperforming teams in world cricket, New Zealand. The Kiwis have always been one of the most consistent teams in ICC tournaments. In most cases, they find a way to be in a tournament's top four or top two. However, they fail nerves in the crucial stages and thus are still deprived of an ICC trophy. The New Zealand squad looks compact and well-built for the T20 World Cup 2024. Let us look at three players who could benefit the team most from the tournament. 


Three Bankable New Zealand Players for T20 World Cup 2024

Rachin Ravindra will be a crucial player for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2024 [X]Rachin Ravindra will be a crucial player for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2024 [X]

Rachin Ravindra

This young all-rounder had a great ODI World Cup 2023. Thus, Rachin Ravindra has already shown that he can perform well in the ICC tournaments. The role that he will play will be crucial for his team to do well in the T20 World Cup. 

Why pick Rachin Ravindra?

  • Rachin Ravindra had an on-and-off IPL 2024 season with the bat. Also, Chennai Super Kings did not make much use of his bowling. However, the scenario is a bit different for his national side. Ravindra might not be opening for New Zealand, although he will be a part of the top four. With Finn Allen's consistency being a concern, in most games, Ravindra will get a chance to display his batting skills and keeping his abilities in mind, in most cases, he will give you good fantasy points.  
  • We have seen previously that New Zealand use atleast a couple of overs of Ravindra. He is an economical bowler who has a knack for breaking partnerships. Thus, his presence in the fantasy XIs could be incredibly beneficial, giving you points in both innings of a game. 

Mitchell Santner

The slow left-arm orthodox bowler will be one of the mainstays of the Kiwi bowling in the tournament. Mitchell Santner is one of the best in the format with his economical spells and knack for picking up regular wickets. 

Why pick Mitchell Santner?

  • Mitchell Santner has played 100 T20I games for New Zealand and picked up 111 wickets at an economy of 7.11. The numbers are enough to speak up for Santner's skills. Besides, given the nature of the West Indian wickets, he will have a great chance of picking up a bunch of wickets. His presence in fantasy XIs could be highly rewarding.
  • Santner is also a handy batter lower down the order. He can contribute with the bat if and whenever the team needs it. Santner will be one of the most cost-efficient picks in the fantasy contests. 


Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips will be in charge of providing New Zealand with strong finishes during the tournament. He can increase the scoring rate towards the end of the innings and often take a competitive total to an above-par one. His role in the middle-order will be crucial for New Zealand in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Why pick Glenn Phillips?

  • Glenn Phillips has a strike rate of 143.30 in T20Is. While this gives us an idea of his power-hitting abilities, it does not tell us that Phillips can also be a stabiliser. He often plays valuable knocks according to the demands of the playing conditions and match situations. Phillips's adaptability makes him a vital entity for the fantasy contests in most New Zealand games.
  • In recent times, Phillips also has done a decent job with the ball. Though his bowling has mainly been used in the longer formats, the wickets at West Indies might induce Kane Williamson to use a couple of overs by Phillips. Thus, there will be chances of getting points throughout a game with Phillips in your fantasy XIs.