In what can be termed as the most thrilling finale in the World Cup history, England clinched the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The hosts have beaten New Zealand in a nail-biting match that decided the winner in a Super Over. Celebrations have erupted and fans’ joy knows no boundaries as its the first ever World Cup for England.
Batting first, New Zealand made 241 by losing 8 wickets in 50 overs. Chasing a simple target, England lost quick wickets due to pressure and the match headed towards the Super Over after a dramatic last ball tie. In the deciding Super Over, Jos Butler and the match’s hero Ben Stokes together made 15 off Trent Boult’s bowling.
With a challenging total to chase in a nerve-racking Super Over, New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and James Neesham too could only make 15 and the match once again ended in a tie. England automatically became the world champs on the basis of maximum number of boundaries.