Hamilton Masakadza

Hamilton Masakadza is a name that features prominently in Zimbabwe’s batting order. He burst on to the scene in the most spectacular fashion when he scored a century on his Test debut while studying at Churchill High School in Harare. Known for his aggressive play on the front foot, Masakadza is also quite adept at handling the short-pitch stuff as he matures with age and experience. Coming into this World Cup, Masakadza is showing impressive form with an unbeaten 117 against Sri Lanka in the warm up game and 80 from 74 balls against South Africa. Zimbabwe will hope he can carry such form throughout the competition.

Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm medium

Current ODI Ranking: 113

Highest Ranking: 87 - ( 20/07/2014 )

Highest score: 158 (Tests) 178* (ODIs) 79 (T20Is)

Best bowling: 3/24 (Tests) 3/39 (ODIs)  1/4 (T20Is)

Last three performances: 80 runs – 0/6, 117* runs, 1/3

Darren Sammy

Darren Julius Garvey Sammy has names invoking images of great leadership, and in October 2010 he became the first cricketer from St Lucia to be named West Indies captain. Rather fittingly, in what was a highlight of his career, he went on to lead West Indies to their first world title since the 1979 World Cup with a stirring victory over hosts Sri Lanka in the 2012 World Twenty20 final.

Playing role: Allrounder
Batting style:  Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm medium-fast

Current ODI Ranking: 61

Highest Ranking: 45 - ( 28/02/2014 )

Highest score: 106 (Tests) 89 (ODIs) 42* (T20Is)

Best bowling: 8/98 (Tests) 4/26 (ODIs)  5/26 (T20Is)

Last three performances: 89 runs - 0/25, 36 runs – 0/21,  12 runs