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 17:18 · Michael Jones]

29.3 - Eng 113-4, Buttler 12, Stokes 17, Boult 0-28 (5.3)

Kane Williamson recognises that a wicket here could see the end of England's resistance so he turns to Trent Boult. England take two runs off the first three balls.

[14 July 2019 17:20 · Michael Jones]

30.0 - Eng 115-4, Buttler 13, Stokes 18, Boult 0-30 (6.0)

Four runs off the over.

England need 127 runs off 120 balls, with 6 wickets left. The sooner England get it under one-hundred the happier they'll be.

[14 July 2019 17:21 · Michael Jones]

30.3 - Eng 116-4, Buttler 13, Stokes 19, Santner 0-1 (0.3)

Could this be the man England target. Santner comes into the attack for the first time. Stokes misses one, blocks one then gets one.  

[14 July 2019 17:23 · Michael Jones]

31.0 - Eng 119-4, Buttler 15, Stokes 20, Santner 0-4 (1.0)

England pick up four singles from the over. Stokes and Buttler need to take England into the 40th over at the minimum, they're rotating the strike well and picking up risk free runs. 

[14 July 2019 17:25 · Michael Jones]

31.3 - Eng 125-4, Buttler 20, Stokes 21, Boult 0-35 (6.3)

In the air but past backward point for four! Guptill dives and misses the catch by a whisker, England move over halfway to their total.

[14 July 2019 17:27 · Michael Jones]

32.0 - Eng 126-4, Buttler 21, Stokes 21, Boult 0-37 (7.0)

Very nervous times for both teams, this game is balanced on a knife edge. It could go either way. 

[14 July 2019 17:30 · Michael Jones]

33.0 - Eng 129-4, Buttler 22, Stokes 22, Santner 0-7 (2.0)

Three runs of Santner's second over. The run rate keeps going up. The pressure is monumental. Who will crack first?

[14 July 2019 17:32 · Michael Jones]

33.3 - Eng 135-4, Buttler 22, Stokes 28, Henry 1-28 (7.3)

Matt Henry is back on. Stokes swipes at a wide one and picks up two, he then dances down a pulls the ball for another couple. A square drive off the third ball yields another two. 

[14 July 2019 17:33 · Michael Jones]

33.4 - Eng 136-4, Buttler 22, Stokes 29, Henry 1-29 (7.4)

Fifty partnership for Buttler and Stokes.

[14 July 2019 17:35 · Michael Jones]

34.0 - Eng 137-4, Buttler 23, Stokes 29, Henry 1-30 (8.0)

Eight runs off Henry's eighth over. 105 runs needed from 96 balls.