England's Jos Buttler (3L) celebrates with teammates after they won the super over to win the 2019 Cricket World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on July 14, 2019.
July 13, 2019
CWC update: England win Cricket World Cup after Super Over drama
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) —
England won the World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand in a Super Over after a nerve-shredding final ended in a tie at Lord’s on Sunday.
After Eoin Morgan’s side finished on 241 all out in pursuit of New Zealand’s 241-8, the final came down to a six-ball shootout for each team.
England’s Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler took 15 off Trent Boult’s over.
Jofra Archer bowled England’s over against Martin Guptill and Jimmy Neesham, who smashed a six off the second ball.
With two runs required off the final ball, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler and Jason Roy combined to run out Guptill as he came back for the second.
Both sides finished on 15 so England won due to a tie-break rule because they hit the most boundaries.
