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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Morgan collects the trophy from the Duke of York.
He lifts it into the air, the players jump up and down in celebration, the fireworks go off!
What a scene, what a game, what a sport!
Not one person left the ground. They all stayed to see England lift the trophy, here's how they won it:
What a spectacular feeling, the England team do a lap of honour with the crowd cheering them on the whole way!
Sky Sports deserve a thank you as well. They made the World Cup final free to air and what a game for everyone to see.
It's been the perfect endorsement of cricket, the perfect match to showcase skill, drama and pressure and the perfect way to end a tournament.
England's coach Trevor Bayliss made this his goal when he took over and he's finally been vindicated.
There's been questions over his handling of England's test match side but this one day team is spectacular.
Well done Trevor.
England coach Trevor Bayliss: "These guys have put in so much hard work and it's come to fruition. A lot of people behind the scenes have done a fantastic job and this feels fantastic.
"It makes it all worthwhile. We have come in for criticism at times but we had a goal in mind and this is the proof.
"Jofra Archer is our best bowler, he's hard to get away and he bowls a good yorker. He had the class and he showed it. The future he has got - he's going to be a fantastic bowler.
"I tried to be as calm as I can but I was very nervous on the inside - let me tell you."
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