Journalism of Courage
New Zealand's journey in this World Cup has been nothing short of phenomenal. A lot of players starred for them throughout this tournament. One of them was Trent Boult who wrecked the Scots in World Cup Group 'A' encounter in Dunedin. He finished with figures of 2/21 and the top wicket-taker in the World Cup with 21 wickets. (Source: AP)
Seam all-rounder Corey Anderson kick-started New Zealand's campaign on a brilliant note as he scored a quick-fire 75 against Sri Lanka in World Cup opener and also took 2 wickets. (Source: Reuters)
Against England at Wellington, the Kiwi bowling attack bundled out England for a paltry total of 123. The sedtroyer in chief was Tim Southee who claimed seven wickets. His figures stood 7/30, the best for New Zealand in ODIs. (Source: Reuters)
At Auckland, New Zealand took on arch-reivals Australia and came out on top. In a match dominated by bowlers, Starc and Boult both shone with the ball. But it was Boult who was adjudged the man of the match. He took 5 wickets for 27 runs in 10 overs. (Source: AP)
Daniel Vettori, who came out of retirement to represent his country once again, registered a 4-wicket haul against the lowly Afghanistan who just couldn't read the veteran left-arm spinner. (Source: AP)
In their last league match against Bangladesh at Hamilton Martin Guptill scored a ton and averted an upset with his 105 and kept New Zealand unbeaten. (Source: AP)
Guptill continued his superb form and scored a double ton against West Indies in the quarter-final. He became the second batsman to do so in World Cups. New Zealand had no difficulties in winning the match and advanced to the semi-final. (Source: Reuters)
In a high-pressure semi-final against South Africa, the Black Caps found a new hero in Grant Elliot. He came in at No. 5 and played a calm and composed 84-run innings. New Zealand won a thrilling match and reached the final. (Source: AP)
On Sunday at the MCG, the Kiwis just couldn't breach the final hurdle as they went down to a mighty Australian team by 7 wickets in front of a packed cauldron. (Source: AP)
