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 16:59 · Michael Jones]

24.4 - Eng 92-4, Buttler 5, Stokes 6, de Grandhomme 1-21 (7.4)

Three singles off de Grandhomme's first four balls. Tom Latham is up to the stumps to stop England's batsmen advancing. 

[14 July 2019 17:00 · Michael Jones]

25.0 - Eng 93-4, Buttler 5, Stokes 7, de Grandhomme 1-22 (8.0)

Four singles off the over, but more importantly England rotate the strike. 

[14 July 2019 17:02 · Michael Jones]

25.1 - Eng 95-4, Buttler 5, Stokes 9, Neesham 1-5 (1.1)

Stokes drives out to deep cover for a couple. He gets back into his crease for the second but it's sent upstairs for an umpire review. 

Stokes is home easily. 

[14 July 2019 17:05 · Michael Jones]

26.0 - Eng 98-4, Buttler 7, Stokes 10, Neesham 1-8 (2.0)

Five runs from the over, England are under immense pressure. This match will come down to whoever handles it better.

New Zealand have done it better so far.

[14 July 2019 17:06 · Michael Jones]

26.5 - Eng 98-4, Buttler 7, Stokes 10, de Grandhomme 1-22 (8.5)

Ben Stokes is only the third England batsmen to get into double figures this innings, he probs five dot balls back to de Grandhomme. 

[14 July 2019 17:07 · Michael Jones]

27.0 - Eng 98-4, Buttler 7, Stokes 10, de Grandhomme 1-22 (9.0)

A maiden for de Grandhomme. The pressure builds with every dot ball. 

[14 July 2019 17:09 · Michael Jones]

27.3 - Eng 103-4, Buttler 8, Stokes 14, Neesham 1-13 (2.3)

Stokes shimmies down the pitch and blasts the ball back at Neesham finding the boundary and bringing up England's hundred. 

[14 July 2019 17:12 · Michael Jones]

28.0 - Eng 106-4, Buttler 9, Stokes 15, Neesham 1-16 (3.0)

Eight runs off the over for England and much needed they are. This partnership is crucial every run they can get will strengthen England's resolve and lower New Zealand's.

[14 July 2019 17:14 · Michael Jones]

28.3 - Eng 108-4, Buttler 10, Stokes 16, de Grandhome 1-24 (9.3)

Buttler takes one off the first ball, and Stokes guides de Grandhomme to third man for a single off the third.

de Grandhomme has been brilliant so far.

[14 July 2019 17:16 · Michael Jones]

29.0 - Eng 111-4, Buttler 11, Stokes 16, de Grandhome 1-25 (10.0)

Buttler swipes at the last ball and edges it to third man. It doesn't carry to the fielder and England's keeper gets away with a loose shot. 

de Grandhomme finishes with 1-25 from ten overs. Incredible figures but even more so because this is a World Cup final!