T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand SWOT Analysis: Strengths & Weaknesses of Kane Williamson's Blackcaps

With the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to start in the West Indies and the United States of America, cricket fans can expect to be enthralled with the exhilaration of Twenty-20 competitions. Fans and supporters will be even more excited about the United States' first-ever hosting as it's their first major ICC tournament in a long time. New Zealand hopes to win an ICC championship this year and add a trophy to their dusty and empty trophy cabinet. Examine the Blackcaps' advantages, disadvantages, dangers, and possibilities for the co-hosts of the T20 extravaganza before the competition.

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New Zealand Cricket's SWOT analysis ahead of ithe ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

Strengths

A Balanced squad in place: Before the World Cup, New Zealand's batting lineup appears solid, with players like Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips in the middle order and Finn Allen and Devon Conway slated to begin the batting for the Blackcaps.

Versatile bowling arsenal: With the new ball, Trent Boult can cause a lot of damage. In the middle overs, Tim Southee, armed with two spinners in Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi, may cause major damage. With the knowledge that the pitches can go a little slower and lower towards the conclusion of the competition, they appear to be a team ready for any situation.

Weaknesses

Lack of death over bowlers: Boult and Southee risk giving up many runs in the final overs because they are not as good in them. Teams will know that Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips are only a serious threat to take wickets once the surface presents something for the slower bowlers to work with, even though they can roll their arms over if necessary. 

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Opportunities

The ultimate chance to win an ICC title: Although they haven't won a T20 World Cup, New Zealand doesn't want to see the competition as a wasted chance. The Black Caps would like their chances of making it to the Super Eight stage without any problems. As they usually do, the Kiwis are anticipated to make it to the semi-finals without causing too much of a stir in ICC competitions where they have consistently performed above their weight.

Threats

Kiwi's historic struggles in ICC tournaments: New Zealand have been a poignant force, and it has been known that they pose a legitimate threat to the other teams. However, they tend to choke out on critical occasions and need to be careful in that aspect.

New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup 2024

Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.

Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears

New Zealand T20 World Cup Fixtures

• Fri, 7 June 2024 - New Zealand v Afghanistan, Guyana
• Wed, 12 June 2024 - New Zealand v West Indies, Trinidad
• Fri, 14 June 2024 - New Zealand v Uganda, Trinidad
• Mon, 17 June 2024 - New Zealand v Papua New Guinea, Trinidad