WORLD CUP POWER INDEX: Who took the tournament by storm in week two?

The Cricketer assessed players after the second completed week of the 50-over showcase using a unique combination of subjectivity and self-importance

1. (2) Shakib Al Hasan

This is very much becoming his tournament. Hit another half-century against New Zealand before his mercurial left-arm spin did for Martin Guptill and Colin Munro. Not at his best with the ball against England but hit a memorable 121 in an otherwise disappointing chase. The ICC's No.1 allrounder for a very good reason.

2. (-) Rohit Sharma

Hit a brilliantly paced 122 from 144 balls in the victory over South Africa in India's opening game at The Oval. Struck 57 against Australia as part of an opening stand of 127 with Shikhar Dhawan.

3. (-) Jason Roy

Failed against Pakistan but went to the highest score of the tournament so far, smashing 14 fours and five sixes on his way to 153 from 121 balls. Might already have produced the stand-out display of the competition.

^{Buttler was at his very best twice in the last week}

4. (-) Jos Buttler

Played with remarkable discipline as he hit 103 to keep England in with a chance against Pakistan. The fireworks were saved for Bangladesh when he hit a half-century on one leg having suffered a hip problem.

5. (-) Yuzendra Chahal

Spinners have been more crucial in this competition than many predicted and Chahal has led the way. Finished with 4-51 as he ripped through South Africa's middle-order. Got the prized wicket of David Warner against Australia before he also did for Glenn Maxwell on the way to India's handsome win.

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6. (-) Shikhar Dhawan

Made it back-to-back centuries against Australia and his third at The Oval. Copied the blueprint which the likes of Joe Root have perfected, playing with patience throughout a fine knock of 117. If either he or Rohit can go big in every game, as they have thus far, India will be a formidable outfit.

7. (-) James Neesham

Ran through Afghanistan to grab just the second five-for of the World Cup. Got the prized wicket of Zazai before ripping through the middle-order as the Kiwis restricted their opponents to just 172 at Taunton.

8. (-) Mitchell Starc

Bowled superbly at the death to deliver victory over West Indies. Finally got Chris Gayle, trapping the opener on his back leg before the key wicket of Jason Holder all-but secured the win. Figures of 5-46 were a decent reflection of his performance.

^{Zazai has played with reckless abandon throughout the tournament}

9. (-) Nathan Coulter-Nile

Produced the highest score for a No.8 batsman at a World Cup game with an inspired 92 to drag Australia from 147 for 6 to 288 all out. Hasn't yet proved to be decisive with the ball - though he did get Rohit at The Oval - and already fears he may be dropped as a result.

10. (11) Hazratullah Zazai

Might not have the substantial scores of some players in this competition but there is little doubt he is box office. Contributed scores of 30 and 34 against Sri Lanka and New Zealand but the manner in which the runs came at a strike rate in the 120s meant you couldn't take your eyes off either knock.

11. (-) Wahab Riaz

Topped 90mph to blow away England at Trent Bridge. Only finished with three wickets but his control at the death was sublime and lay the platform for the 14-run win. Could easily end the tournament as the fastest seamer around.

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