With New Zealand's top order continuing to struggle and Tom Latham enduring a torrid time in the competition so far, Kiwi hopes will again centre around Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor with the bat.

Following a quiet IPL, Williamson has really found his best in the last few weeks while Taylor is in the midst of a brilliant 18 months as he enters the final throws of what has been a distinguished career. That pair dominate the top New Zealand batsman market but quotes of 9/4 and shorter for Williamson are skinny enough and Taylor looks the play at 5/1 (Sky Bet), his excellent record against England enough to win him the vote.