Nathan Astle
While the Kiwis have changed their opening pair continuously, Astle has retained his half almost always. He is the most valuable batsman for the kiwis, with his tremendous hitting and attacking power, he challenges even the best bowlers. He also bowls wicket taking medium pacers and is a valuable fielder.

Danny Vettori
This young bespectacled left arm spinner has quickly and easily cemented his place in the team with unbelievable wicket taking bowling. He has quickly become a crowd favorite and is also a respectable batsman, wih the ability to stick around when the team is in trouble.

Chris Harris
If anyone thought there was no challenge to Rhodes and Ponting, the third rung on the ladder has been occupied by Harris. He has been electrifying in the field with astonishing catches and run outs. His slow, confusing medium pacers to go with his left handed attacking batting make him a match winner.

Chris Cairns
This stunning cricketer has quickly changed the look of New Zealand cricket. he has accomplished the difficult task of exceling with both bat and ball at a top-class level, and has tremendous figures to back his exploits. He has an average of near forty, and is almost always among the wickets. He is the backbone of the entire New Zeakand team, and cannot be underestimated by his opponents.