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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Eng 4-0
Stokes is knackered. Buttler on strike. Five balls left.
Buttler get one.
Eng 8-0
Four balls to go. Stokes on strike.
He sweeps for four!
Eng 9-0
Three balls left for England. Boult to Stokes.
Just the one.
Eng 11-0
Two balls to go. Buttler on strike. The field changes again.
Boult fires in a yorker, England get two.
One to go.
Eng 15-0
The last ball. Buttler gets four!
New Zealand need 16 runs to win the World Cup!
We don't know who's coming out for New Zealand yet.
Jofra Archer is ready.
16 needed off 6 balls.
Everyone in Lords is on their feet.
Everyone watching at home are on the edge of their seats.
Talk about entertainment.
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