T20 World Cup 2022: New Zealand's report card

New Zealand (Source: AP Newsroom)

New Zealand has been eliminated from the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, after their humiliating defeat against Pakistan in the first semi-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 

In the match, New Zealand won the toss and batted first and were able to score 152 runs in their 20 overs. Pakistan chased down the target rather easily losing only 3 wickets and 5 balls  left in the match. 

The Journey for New Zealand

The tournament started on a high for the 'Kiwis' as they defeated Australia rather convincingly. They continued their good form throughout the tournament barring the match against England. It was the only encounter that they lost in the Super 12s. 

With the form in their side New Zealand arrived at the semi finals. But they were disappointing in the night and put up a sub par performance to say they least. 

New Zealand's World Cup report card

Finn Allen- 3.5/10

Innings: 5 Runs: 95 Avg: 19.00 SR: 186.27

Finn Allen played a blinder against Australia in the very first match. But after that he was not able to come up with anymore impactful performances with the bat. 

Devon Conway- 6/10

Innings: 56 Runs: 145 Avg: 36.25 SR: 116.93

Devon Conway gave some solid starts to New Zealand on a consistent basis. However, the rate at which he scored the runs was a bit below par. 

Kane Willamson- 6/10

Innings: 5 Runs: 178 Avg: 35.60 SR: 116.33

Kane Williamson had a terrible start to the tournament. But he recovered his form in the last two matches and two played valuable knocks for his team. However, his scoring rate throughout the tournament barring the match against Ireland earned him some negative credits. 

Glenn Phillips (Source: AP Newsroom)

Glenn Phillips- 7/10

Innings: 5 Runs: 201 Avg: 40.20 SR: 158.26

Glenn Phillips was the mainstay of the New Zealand batting throughout the Super 12 stage. He earned some negative rating points because he failed to deliver for his team in the semi-final, when his team needed him the most. 

Daryl Mitchell- 7/10

Innings: 4 Runs: 109 Avg: 54.50 SR: 128.23

Daryl Mitchell played a the innings of a lone warrior for his team in the semi-final. The knock under pressure from Mitchell earned him some extra rating points. 

Jimmy Neesham- 2/10

Innings: 5 Runs: 53 Avg: 17.66 SR: 143.24

Jimmy Neesham's performance was way below average with the bat. Also, the fact he was not bowling in the tournament did not leave him with much chances to earn positive rating points.

Micthell Santner (Source: AP Newsroom)

Mitchell Santner- 7/10

Innings: 3 Runs: 27 Avg: 16.00 SR: 168.75

Overs: 20 Runs Conceded:  129 Economy: 6.45 Wickets: 9 Avg: 14.33

Mitchell Santner was the most outstanding bowler for New Zealand  through out the tournament. He picked up wickets and also contained the opposition in the middle overs. 

Trent Boult- 6/10

Overs: 20 Runs Conceded: 148 Economy: 7.40 Wickets: 8 Avg: 18.50

Trent Boult had a good tournament with the ball. But his team would have wanted him to pick up some early wickets in the semi finals which he was not able to do. Hence, Boult gets a few negative points. 

Tim Southee- 6.5/10

Overs: 17.2 Runs Conceded: 114 Economy: 6.57  Wickets: 7 Avg: 16.28

Tim Southee looked economical and also picked up some crucial wickets. But once again the failure on the big night gave him some negative rating points. 

Lockie Ferguson- 5.5/10

Overs: 19 Runs Conceded: 159 Economy: 8.36  Wickets: 7 Avg: 22.71

Lockie Ferguson picked up some wickets but the rate at which he conceded runs was a bit more than his team would have liked. 

Ish Sodhi- 5/10

Overs: 19.2 Runs Conceded: 130 Economy: 6.72  Wickets: 6 Avg: 21.66

Ish Sodhi was economical but he did not pick up enough wickets for the liking of his team. 

Summary:

New Zealand's report card for T20 World Cup 2022

Team of the Tournament contenders:

1. Glenn Phillips
2. Daryl Mitchell
3. Mitchell Santner

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