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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34.0 - Eng 137-4, Buttler 23, Stokes 29, Santner 0-7 (2.0)
The players have a drinks break, giving both side time to reflect on how they'll win this game. Boult and Henry have five overs left between them but Santner continues.
34.3 - Eng 140-4, Buttler 25, Stokes 30, Santner 0-10 (2.3)
At this stage New Zealand where 142-4, England are just two runs behind. This game will come down to pressure, character and smarts.
35.0 - Eng 141-4, Buttler 25, Stokes 31, Santner 0-11 (3.0)
101 needed from 90 balls. 15 overs to go, Matt Henry continues.
35.3 - Eng 142-4, Buttler 25, Stokes 32, Henry 1-31 (8.3)
Henry bowls a cutter to Buttler and forces a miss. The very next ball he hits Buttler on the pad. It's given not out but New Zealand review.
36.0 - Eng 143-4, Buttler 26, Stokes 32, Henry 1-32 (9.0)
Buttler survives and New Zealand lose their review. Two runs from the over, the required rate is up to seven runs an over.
36.1 - Eng 147-4, Buttler 30, Stokes 32, Ferguson 1-21 (4.1)
Ferguson comes back into the attack and Buttler whacks him for four first ball!
37.0 - Eng 149-4, Buttler 31, Stokes 33, Ferguson 1-23 (5.0)
A good recovery from Lockie Ferguson means only six runs come from the over.
93 runs needed off 78 balls.
Jimmy Neesham comes back into the attack.
37.2 - Eng 151-4, Buttler 31, Stokes 35, Neesham 1-18 (3.2)
A loud cheer goes out for England's 150 as Ben Stokes chops one past leg stump and down to fine leg.
37.4 - Eng 156-4, Buttler 35, Stokes 36, Neesham 1-23 (3.4)
FOUR! Buttler chips the ball over Neesham and back down the ground for four runs!
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