WORLD CUP POWER INDEX: Who has stormed to No.1 after week four?

New Zealand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka feature in the list as The Cricketer looks at the star performers as the group stage edges towards a conclusion

1. (-) Kane Williamson

Back-to-back centuries for the New Zealand captain, both in winning causes in tight games for the unbeaten 2015 runners-up. The first, and arguably one of the knocks of the tournament, came in the victory over South Africa when all looked lost for the Kiwis. The second came while setting a score against the West Indies, striking 148 with some masterful blows.

2. (1) Shakib Al Hasan

May have lost his status at the top of the rankings but there is no doubting his contribution to the Bangladesh cause. A quiet few days saw him score a metronomic 41 against Australia having finished with 0-50 with the ball. Greater contributions still to come from the ICC's No.1 ODI allrounder.

3. (4) Joe Root

Though England endured contrasting results against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, Root hit half-centuries in both to keep his place in the top three. Though unable to go to three figures on both occasions he remains the anchor of the line-up and as reliable a figure as any. 

^{Kane Williamson's back-to-back centuries have been the difference for New Zealand}

4. (10) David Warner

Backed up his first century since his ban with a second, a fine 166 which grew in intensity as the innings progressed. The only misgiving will be that it should have been a double. Still playing within himself somewhat, a worry for any of his upcoming opponents.

5. (5) Aaron Finch

Unable to match his opening partner but he still cashed in against Bangladesh, hitting a half-century off the back of his 153 in the win over Sri Lanka. If he and Warner get going in Australia's remaining games, a sixth world title could be in the offing.

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6. (2) Rohit Sharma

Clinging on in the top 11 after making just one in the narrow win over Afghanistan. Now without Shikhar Dhawan at the top of the order, there is more onus on him to take responsibility for scoring.

7. (9) Jofra Archer

Took three wickets in a World Cup game for the fourth time in a row against Sri Lanka and is now the joint-leading wicket-taker in this competition. Yet due to his pace and variation, he is probably the number one seamer around.

8. (3) Mohammad Amir

One of three bowlers sitting on 15 World Cup wickets. His achievements are all the more impressive given he does not possess the ability to bowl at 90mph like Archer, Starc or Lockie Ferguson and instead relies on accuracy. Took the key wickets of Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis against South Africa.

^{Jofra Archer has the joint-most wickets in the World Cup}

9. (6) Mitchell Starc

Not at his absolute best this week but still finished with 2-55, with 25 dots ball against Pakistan. A real threat at the back-end of the innings with his lengths causing havoc. Will pick up a number of cheap wickets as a result.

10. (-) Lasith Malinga

Rolled back the years with a breath-taking display of yorker bowling to beat England. The deliveries which got Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler were magic and essentially won the game for Sri Lanka. This might be his 50-over bow, so enjoy him while you can.

11. (-) Eoin Morgan

Produced what could end up being the stand-out individual performance of the tournament. His 148 included a record-breaking 17 sixes - the most in an ODI - and was underpinned but some of the straightest, genuine strikes you're likely to see. All with a bad back. Quite remarkable.

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