Cricket World Cup 2019: England defeat New Zealand after thrilling Super Over finale
Eoin Morgan's heroes beat New Zealand at Lord’s to claim the men’s World Cup for the first time
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England won the Cricket World Cup after beating New Zealand in a thriller at Lord’s.
Eoin Morgan’s men survived the drama of a super over after New Zealand's 241-8 was matched by England with Mark Wood run out from the final ball of the innings. Ben Stokes, who scored 84 in the chase, then returned alongside Jos Buttler to hit 15 from six balls before Martin Guptill was run out in dramatic fashion handing the tournament hosts the win.
Here's how one of the most dramatic matches in history played out:
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50.0 - Eng 241-8, Wood 0, Stokes 83, Boult 0-67 (10.0)
Stokes finishes are 83 not out.
The game is tied, a super over is going to settle this game.
Stokes is exhausted, he's given England a chance to win this.
New Zealand were excellent in the last over.
It's anyone's game now.
Both teams ponder their super over choices.
Three batsmen are nominated to face six balls. One bowler is picked. The team with the most runs wins.
England will be batting first with New Zealand chasing whatever total they set.
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