World Cup 2015: The Heroes from the Minnows

We take a look at some of the biggest performers from the minnows in the first fortnight of the World Cup.

Hamid Hassan has worked wonders for an Afghanistan outfit and is widely recognised as their strike bowler now. (Source: AP)

The 27 year old has taken 6 wickets in 3 matches at an average of 23 in the World Cup so far. (Source: AP)

Scotland have had a horrid World Cup to this point, the only bright spot for them has been seamer Josh Davey. (Source: AP)

The young Scot has taken a total of 9 wickets for his country in 3 games at an average of 15. (Source: AP)

Among a few bright spots for this Afghanistan line-up lies Samiullah Shenwari, the young Afghan batsman has been clinical this tournament. (Source: AP)

Shenwari has scored 176 runs at the World Cup at an average of 58. (Source: AP)

Shaiman Anwar has been the only hope for an otherwise non factor UAE team. The 35-year-old has been in impressive form with the bat. (Source: AP)

Anwar has scored a total of 208 runs at an average of 69 at the World Cup, including a century against Ireland. (Source: AP)

Yet another prodigy from Afghanistan, Shapoor Zadran has rivaled Hamid Hassan in the quest to lead the bowling attack. (Source: AP)

Shapoor Zadran has picked up 7 wickets at an average of 15 during the mega-event. (Source: AP)