Martin Guptill’s love affair in England is well known, as it was right here where he got that majestic 189 way back in 2013. There is something about facing England in England which brings the best out of this destructive right-hander.
Averaging a massive 59.2 in England with a strike rate of almost 99 to go with it, there is no secret behind Guptill’s form in this part of the world. For New Zealand to beat England, the opener will have to replicate at least these statistics, as he remains the team’s biggest match winner.
With even Bangladesh piling up more than 300 against the English bowling lineup, a lot will depend upon Guptill to propel his team to a colossal total.