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

World Cup final: Eoin Morgan determined to seize 'huge opportunity' for England

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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Key Points

• ENGLAND WIN THE WORLD CUP
• Henry Nicholls top scores with 55 as New Zealand set England 242 to win
• Liam Plunkett takes three wickets including captain Kane Williamson
• Jason Roy survives first ball lbw on review by umpire's call before falling for 17
• Jonny Bairstow attacks before Lockie Ferguson removes him for 36
• Captain Eoin Morgan follows as New Zealand seize momentum
• Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler (59) set up grandstand finish at Lord's
• Both teams tie on 241 seeing thrilling game go to a super over

[14 July 2019 15:28 · Michael Jones]

3.3 - Eng 13-0, Roy 11, Bairstow 1, Henry 0-5 (1.3)

Matt Henry makes Roy play and miss at two deliveries outside the off stump but then strays onto his legs and allows Roy to tap it down to fine leg for a single.

[14 July 2019 15:30 · Michael Jones]

4.0 - Eng 16-0, Roy 13, Bairstow 2, Henry 0-8 (2.0)

Bairstow dabs his first ball from Henry to third man for another single. Henry confuses Roy again with another cutter.

Roy shakes his head and dances down the wicket on the last ball, he tries to clear the long on boundary but mistimes his shot and picks up two instead.

[14 July 2019 15:32 · Michael Jones]

4.3 - Eng 20-0, Roy 13, Bairstow 6, Boult 0-12 (2.3)

Trent Boult's inswinger is really troubling England. Bairstow blocks one then gets hit on the back leg. 

Boult strays wide and Bairstow slots him through the covers for four!

[14 July 2019 15:33 · Michael Jones]

4.5 - Eng 24-0, Roy 13, Bairstow 10, Boult 0-16 (2.5)

FOUR! A low full toss from Boult finds the extra cover boundary. England are settling into the innings.

[14 July 2019 15:35 · Michael Jones]

5.2 - Eng 28-0, Roy 17, Bairstow 10, Henry 0-12 (2.2)

Roy goes on his merry way, four more through the offside as he drives Henry on the up.

[14 July 2019 15:37 · Michael Jones]

GONE! ROY IS CAUGHT BEHIND

Matt Henry holds his nerve and pitches it up, Roy drives again and nicks one. Latham takes a low catch and England lose their first wicket.

Roy c Latham b Henry 17(20) - Eng 28-1

[14 July 2019 15:40 · Michael Jones]

6.0 - Eng 28-1, Root 0, Bairstow 10, Henry 1-12 (3.0)

A rare failure for Jason Roy since he's gone back into the England side. Henry bowls two dot balls to new batsman Joe Root to end the over.

[14 July 2019 15:42 · Michael Jones]

6.3 - Eng 33-1, Root 0, Bairstow 14, Boult 0-21 (3.3)

Fantastic battle between Boult and Bairstow. Boult looks to bring the ball back into Bairstow's pad but the England opener is up to the challenge and he plays the ball to mid-on with a straight bat, beats the fielder and gets four runs.

[14 July 2019 15:44 · Michael Jones]

7.0 - Eng 33-1, Root 0, Bairstow 14, Boult 0-21 (4.0)

End of the seventh over. England move to 33-1, New Zealand have bowled well with the new ball and have got it to move through the air and off the pitch. 

[14 July 2019 15:45 · Michael Jones]

7.4 - Eng 34-1, Root 1, Bairstow 14, Henry 1-13 (3.4)

Solid defence from England's number three Joe Root. Henry targets the stumps and Root blocks the first three balls and gets the fourth through the off side for one.