Brendon McCullum: Started with three boundaries off his first four balls against Sri Lanka and set the template. Never wavered from his assertive approach and gave his bowlers all possible encouragement with his field settings. How he didn't do himself major damage in the field was a miracle. Took a strike rate of 191.81, the best of the tournament, into the final. A fabulous campaign. 9
Martin Guptill: His stunning unbeaten 237 against the West Indies was the clear high point. Put behind him an up and down lead-in to score 532 runs at 76.0, both the top marks for New Zealand. Two run-outs with good mate Ross Taylor the only blot. Added real value in the field. 8
Kane Williamson: Not the impact anticipated. Just a solitary 50 among 222 runs at 37, but his nerveless six to beat Australia at Eden Park is one of the moments of the Cup. 6
Ross Taylor: Not at his best, well below his career average and battled to get close to run-a-ball rate. One 50, against Bangladesh, and was in the wars running between wickets. You'd like him to end with a flourish in Melbourne tomorrow. 5