A cabal of senior players has ruled the dressing room for too long, ousting a succession of coaches. Now it is time for them to be judged by the performances.
Will they stand up? Doubtful. They have the potential to go a long way with Daniel Vettori an outstanding one-day spinner, explosive batsmen and awkward one-day seamers.
Best XI: Daniel Vettori (captain), Martin Guptill, Jessie Ryder, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum, Scott Styris, James Franklin, Jacob Oram, Kyle Mills, Tim Southee.
Key Man: Ross Taylor. Explosive batsman and the Kiwis' potential match-winner.
