London: The England cricket team has ended a 44-year curse and sent a nation into rapture after holding aloft the World Cup in a dramatic victory at Lord's that required a Super Over to determine a winner.
In one of the greatest finishes to a game of international cricket, red or white ball, both nations were locked on 241 after 50 overs. Ben Stokes, later crowned man of the match, had helped England score 14 off the final over but tailender Mark Wood was run-out off the final delivery attempting a second run. This meant a Super Over was needed, where the loss of two wickets ends the over.
England were allowed to bat first, which appeared unfair as they already had batting momentum and the Black Caps had, after all, won the toss and batted first through the innings proper.
Stokes, having finished unbeaten on 84, was sent out to bat, along with the in-form Jos Buttler. They thumped 15 off the over delivered by Black Caps veteran Trent Boult, with each crunching a boundary.
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The Black Caps responded by sending out James Neesham and Martin Guptill to bat, while Jofra Archer was entrusted by England captain Eoin Morgan to deliver the key over.
Archer delivered a wide, then conceded two before Neesham cracked him over mid-wicket for six. Neesham then added two through mid-wicket, Jason Roy fumbling and potentially costing a run-out. Neesham added another two, then a came single, leaving Guptill on strike requiring two to win or a single to leave the match tied and have it determined on boundaries, meaning the Black Caps would lose as England had a 26-17 combined advantage in this area through the innings proper and in the Super Over.
England celebrate after winning the World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday.Credit:AP
In remarkable scenes, Guptill clipped the final delivery to deep mid-wicket. He and Neesham ran a single and then set off for second. However, Roy – switched to the other side of the ground – pounced and threw to wicketkeeper Buttler, who took the bails off with Guptill just short of the crease. He could not believe what had transpired and was left devastated.
The England players ran around in delight, unable to control their emotions, until some went over to Guptill to commiserate with him.
"I'm pretty lost for words. All the hard work over four years to get here, and to be champions of the world is an amazing feeling. Playing against New Zealand is always a great event to be a part of. They're a seriously good team, they're a bunch of good lads," Stokes said.
Memories of failures in the 1979, 1987 and 1992 finals were washed away by England with this stunning win.
England's Mark Wood celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand's Ross Taylor.Credit:AP
In front of a full house at the home of cricket, thousands watching on the big screen at Trafalgar Square, and likely millions at home in England with this match the first televised on free-to-air television here since the 2005 Ashes series, England finally delivered the ultimate prize in the 50-overs format.
The victory was a culmination of a four-year blueprint by Morgan and coach Trevor Bayliss, and one they hope will inspire the next generation of cricketers.
On a day the sport will never forget, Stokes was the batting sensation who dragged England back into this contest after they had slipped to 4-86.
New Zealand celebrate the dismissal of England's Joe Root.Credit:AP
There was almost disbelief when England began to tumble on a cloudy London afternoon, their hot form with the ball – led by Chris Woakes (3-37) and Liam Plunkett (3-42) – a distant memory when they failed to handle the expectation and pressure with the bat.
Morgan (9 off 22 balls) was an example of this when he upper-cut Neesham to deep point where Lockie Ferguson had been placed just for that shot.
Black Caps medium pacer Colin de Grandhomme frustrated his opponents. On a tough wicket that had grass cover but was firm underneath, it appeared almost impossible to regularly hit through the line.
That's what England's heavy-hitting line up had been built upon but Roy (17 off 20 balls) fell caught behind – he should have been out lbw on the first ball of innings bar for a terrible decision by umpire Marais Erasmus – while Joe Root soaked up 30 deliveries for his seven.
Root had been a calm batting plank this tournament but took to charging de Grandhomme, such was his frustration. He would soon fall caught behind to the former Zimbabwean, who almost emerged as one of the unexpected heroes, conceding only 25 runs off his 10 overs.
Morgan's dismissal brought Stokes and Buttler together and they crafted a 110-run stand off 133 balls that appeared set to guide England home.
This was a controlled partnership. Buttler's half century came off 53 balls with five boundaries, while Stokes' 50, off 81 balls, had only three boundaries.
Inside the final five overs, they looked to up the intensity but that changed when Buttler aimed to whack Ferguson down the ground, only to splice the ball to deep cover where substitute fieldsman Tim Southee cupped a diving chance. That left England needing 46 to win off 32 balls with only one specialist batsman left – that being Stokes.
Ferguson had a follow up wicket when Woakes looked to launch but this attempt was skied and pouched by Tom Latham. His dismissal left England needing 39 off 23 balls.
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London: The England cricket team has ended a 44-year curse and sent a nation into rapture after holding aloft the World Cup in a dramatic victory at Lord's that required a Super Over to determine a winner.
In one of the greatest finishes to a game of international cricket, red or white ball, both nations were locked on 241 after 50 overs. Ben Stokes, later crowned man of the match, had helped England score 14 off the final over but tailender Mark Wood was run-out off the final delivery attempting a second run. This meant a Super Over was needed, where the loss of two wickets ends the over.
England were allowed to bat first, which appeared unfair as they already had batting momentum and the Black Caps had, after all, won the toss and batted first through the innings proper.
Stokes, having finished unbeaten on 84, was sent out to bat, along with the in-form Jos Buttler. They thumped 15 off the over delivered by Black Caps veteran Trent Boult, with each crunching a boundary.
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The Black Caps responded by sending out James Neesham and Martin Guptill to bat, while Jofra Archer was entrusted by England captain Eoin Morgan to deliver the key over.
Archer delivered a wide, then conceded two before Neesham cracked him over mid-wicket for six. Neesham then added two through mid-wicket, Jason Roy fumbling and potentially costing a run-out. Neesham added another two, then a came single, leaving Guptill on strike requiring two to win or a single to leave the match tied and have it determined on boundaries, meaning the Black Caps would lose as England had a 26-17 combined advantage in this area through the innings proper and in the Super Over.
England celebrate after winning the World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday.Credit:AP
In remarkable scenes, Guptill clipped the final delivery to deep mid-wicket. He and Neesham ran a single and then set off for second. However, Roy – switched to the other side of the ground – pounced and threw to wicketkeeper Buttler, who took the bails off with Guptill just short of the crease. He could not believe what had transpired and was left devastated.
The England players ran around in delight, unable to control their emotions, until some went over to Guptill to commiserate with him.
"I'm pretty lost for words. All the hard work over four years to get here, and to be champions of the world is an amazing feeling. Playing against New Zealand is always a great event to be a part of. They're a seriously good team, they're a bunch of good lads," Stokes said.
Memories of failures in the 1979, 1987 and 1992 finals were washed away by England with this stunning win.
England's Mark Wood celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand's Ross Taylor.Credit:AP
In front of a full house at the home of cricket, thousands watching on the big screen at Trafalgar Square, and likely millions at home in England with this match the first televised on free-to-air television here since the 2005 Ashes series, England finally delivered the ultimate prize in the 50-overs format.
The victory was a culmination of a four-year blueprint by Morgan and coach Trevor Bayliss, and one they hope will inspire the next generation of cricketers.
On a day the sport will never forget, Stokes was the batting sensation who dragged England back into this contest after they had slipped to 4-86.
New Zealand celebrate the dismissal of England's Joe Root.Credit:AP
There was almost disbelief when England began to tumble on a cloudy London afternoon, their hot form with the ball – led by Chris Woakes (3-37) and Liam Plunkett (3-42) – a distant memory when they failed to handle the expectation and pressure with the bat.
Morgan (9 off 22 balls) was an example of this when he upper-cut Neesham to deep point where Lockie Ferguson had been placed just for that shot.
Black Caps medium pacer Colin de Grandhomme frustrated his opponents. On a tough wicket that had grass cover but was firm underneath, it appeared almost impossible to regularly hit through the line.
That's what England's heavy-hitting line up had been built upon but Roy (17 off 20 balls) fell caught behind – he should have been out lbw on the first ball of innings bar for a terrible decision by umpire Marais Erasmus – while Joe Root soaked up 30 deliveries for his seven.
Root had been a calm batting plank this tournament but took to charging de Grandhomme, such was his frustration. He would soon fall caught behind to the former Zimbabwean, who almost emerged as one of the unexpected heroes, conceding only 25 runs off his 10 overs.
Morgan's dismissal brought Stokes and Buttler together and they crafted a 110-run stand off 133 balls that appeared set to guide England home.
This was a controlled partnership. Buttler's half century came off 53 balls with five boundaries, while Stokes' 50, off 81 balls, had only three boundaries.
Inside the final five overs, they looked to up the intensity but that changed when Buttler aimed to whack Ferguson down the ground, only to splice the ball to deep cover where substitute fieldsman Tim Southee cupped a diving chance. That left England needing 46 to win off 32 balls with only one specialist batsman left – that being Stokes.
Ferguson had a follow up wicket when Woakes looked to launch but this attempt was skied and pouched by Tom Latham. His dismissal left England needing 39 off 23 balls.
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