How crucial is Michael Bracewell to New Zealand's World Cup chances?

image-l9b5mphlMichael Bracewell (Source: Twitter)

The T20 World Cup 2022 is on the way. The qualifiers for the mega event has already started and Namibia has pulled off an upset against Sri Lanka in the opener. The Super-12 of the tournament will start with the match between New Zealand and Australia in the 22nd of October at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 

Speaking in terms of the New Zealand team the biggest X-factor for the team might turn out to be Michael Bracewell. 

Role of Bracewell

Bowling

Bracewell's prime job in the tournament will be with the ball in hand. He will be used by Kane Williamson in either the power play or the middle overs. He has been playing the particular role in 2022 to near perfection. 

Not only Bracewell has been picking up wickets at the beginning and middle phases, he has also been picking up important wickets for his team. 

image-l9b4wjjfMichael Bracewell's Phase wise bowling record in T20Is (Source: One Cricket)

Batting

While Bracewell's bowling will be more important for his team, his batting ability in the lower-middler order will also be of significance. In his short career , Bracewell has been more than handy with the bat. 

image-l9b5jh9uMichael Bracewell's batting record (Source: One Cricket)

Specially his ability to hit the ball hard towards the end of an innings will be very important for New Zealand to get some strong finishes.  

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