World Cup 2015: Team of the Week (23rd February – 1st March)

Although the second week of the World Cup saw some shock results, it was largely a procession for the big sides. Pre-tournament favourites India and South Africa both won convicingly while New Zealand got the better of Australia in the other big encounter of the week. Afghanistan claimed a historic win over Scotland, while Sri Lanka finally got going with back-to-back wins. Pakistan survived a scare to beat Zimbabwe and it was a mixed week for both West Indies and England as they both won one and lost one.There were some tremendous individual performances during the week. So who makes it into the team of the week? Simply read on:

#1 Chris Gayle

Up until the game against Zimbabwe, Chris Gayle had flattered to deceive in the tournament. But all he needs is one innings to take off and he got that. Not only did he become the first batsman in World Cup history and only the fourth batsman overall to score a double-hundred, he also showed his doubters, just how lethal he can be, when he gets going.

The big Jamaican tore Zimbabwe apart on his way to 215, an innings which included 10 fours and 16 sixes. Although he didn't do so well against the Proteas in the next game, that innings alone is enough to get him a place in the team of the week.