Cricket World Cup: Australia def New Zealand player ratings, Travis Head stars in triumphant return

Australia left it late but hung on for a crucial, nailbiting World Cup win over New Zealand – but as one problem evaporated, another could yet blow up in their face. Every player rated inside.

After surviving a nailbiting five-run victory over trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand, Australia is well placed to reach the World Cup semi-finals – and the return of Travis Head looks like a mid-tournament power boost.

Head returned from a broken hand to hit a magnificent century and, along with fellow opener David Warner, set up the win and sit atop our player ratings.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Australians, as the Black Caps threatened to pull off an extraordinary chase in a match that went down to the last ball – leaving captain Pat Cummins and his team plenty to think about with three games remaining in the group stage.

But who starred, and who needs to lift? All is revealed below.

Originally published as Cricket World Cup: Australia def New Zealand player ratings, Travis Head stars in triumphant return