NZ may not possess some of the `big name' players that other countries are lucky to have but they possess some essential characteristics which typify a great team. They are lead by a great captain, have one of the deadliest fast bowlers in the world, the best left-hand spinner in the world but most importantly they have the greatest number of effective all-rounders in their side which gives them depth and versatility with both bat and ball. Possibly their greatest asset is their mental strength as showed recently when chasing targets in excess of 300 against the best side in the world.