Epic final tied, Super Over tied, England win World Cup on boundary count
Jofra Archer, and England, held their nerve in the World Cup's first Super Over finish to claim the trophy for the first time
14/07Result
Final, ICC Cricket World Cup at London, Jul 14 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![England]( "England")
241 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
14/07Result
Final, ICC Cricket World Cup at London, Jul 14 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![England]( "England")
241 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'Everyone had written off New Zealand against India. We kind of liked that'
The fast bowler remembers the highlights of his first World Cup - that lethal yorker to Faf du Plessis, and beating India in the semis
The story of the 2019 World Cup final, in the words of those who played in it
A new documentary throws fresh light on perhaps the finest game of ODI cricket there ever has been
Eoin Morgan takes his leave as England captain with one final act of self-awareness
Beyond his cool exterior, Morgan was warmth to the core, says Vithushan Ehantharajah
Kumar Dharmasena made a mistake in the World Cup final, but just about every umpire would have done the same
He awarded England six runs instead of five for overthrows, and that proved crucial to the result
How well do you remember the 2019 World Cup final?
One year on, we quiz you on one of the greatest (and most bizarre) ODIs of all time
Liam Plunkett: 'I prided myself on breaking partnerships and taking wickets'
After bowing out on a high in the World Cup final, Liam Plunkett looks back on a rollercoaster career
"Whatever happens will not define you" - Memories of the Super Over
England's World Cup XI relives the drama of the Super Over victory over New Zealand
When Stokes went for broke
One man (and a boundary) stood between New Zealand and a World Cup title
Starring: angry Laxman, animated Shakib, and spooky Razzaq
Nail-biters, rollercoasters, unexpected contests and sweet comebacks - our correspondents and writers pick their most memorable matches of the last ten years
'If we lost, I didn't know how I'd play cricket again' - Jos Buttler
The England wicketkeeper has revealed how a chat with team psychologist David Young helped him overcome his fear of failure ahead of the World Cup final
'I will never regret the decision' - Kumar Dharmasena
The decision to award England six runs in the final over of the World Cup final was made in consultation with all match officials, says umpire
Eoin Morgan on 2019 World Cup final: 'Don't think it's fair to have a result like that'
The England captain says the sides were so evenly matched there wasn't a defining moment
Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is also in contention for the award
'We had a good party after one of cricket's greatest games' - Martin Guptill
Opening batsman says New Zealand were "right in the box seat" until his throw deflected for four off Ben Stokes' bat
'No one is probably going to get closer to winning the World Cup or losing it as us' - Boult
What if it's July 14 again. What if England v New Zealand had gone another way. It's not just the fans who are wondering all that could have been
Neesham's tribute to coach who passed away during World Cup Super Over
David Gordon worked at Auckland Grammar School as a teacher and cricket coach for over 25 years
Redemption is 'not a word I'll ever use': Ben Stokes on 2019 World Cup final glory
Allrounder wanted Jason Roy to face crucial Super Over, after admitting anger at failing to win in 50 overs
Eoin Morgan has earned the right to decide his own future - Andrew Strauss
Strauss said that vice-captain Jos Buttler would be a "very strong candidate" to succeed Morgan if he chose to step down
Ben Stokes' character stood out after Bristol incident - Andrew Strauss
Director of cricket recalls trip to police station, and how the incident would prove a good thing for England star
A surreal match that pushed the boundaries
An India fan had hopes of seeing his team lift the World Cup at Lord's. Instead he lived through the disappointment and delirium of a match for the ages
Nine better ways of deciding the World Cup winner
Cos a boundaries count sucks
Why count boundaries to determine who wins a World Cup? Here are three better ways
It is shameful that an all-time classic final left a sour taste in viewers' mouths because of the way the winner was determined
'If you'd said four years ago I'd be a World Cup winner now, I might not have believed you'
Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Eoin Morgan and other England players recount the thrilling World Cup final at Lord's
'You are looking for a run' - Gutted New Zealand try to make sense of the unbelievable
A few hours of sleep did not make things any easier for New Zealand, but their grace and dignity remained one of the overriding images
Trent Boult and the catch that wasn't
When he accidentally trod on the boundary rope attempting to catch Ben Stokes, it put into motion a sequence of improbable events that saw England lift the trophy
Whuddathunkit ... it's Liam Plunkett, in the Middle Overs, with the Cross-Seam Delivery
Who'd have thought Liam Plunkett Bowling Cross-Seam In The Middle Overs could become a thing?
World Cup final viewing figures compete with 2005 Ashes after free-to-air return
The final, which was simulcast by Sky and Channel 4, was the first England game on free-to-air TV since the 2005 Ashes
England ride their World Cup luck for perfect day that may yet save tomorrow
With nothing less than the future of English cricket at stake, an extraordinary final helped reconnect the masses with the country's summer sport
Boundary countback rule 'tough to swallow' - Williamson
New Zealand captain says it's tough to process losing the World Cup in such a fashion after scores were tied at end of each innings and in the Super Overs
Legacy-maker Ben Stokes shows what he deserves to be remembered for
Stokes has dark days. But he has climbed back up and, on the biggest occasions, when his team need him most, it was Stokes who always his hand up
If cricket were to end tomorrow, at least we'll have this game
Did Lord's 2019 go past Edgbaston 1999? Felt that way
'Sharing a trophy is better than deciding on more boundaries'
Was the boundary count tiebreaker a fair way to decide the champions? Former cricketers tweeted their disagreement with the rule
Nerve, skill, errors: how the greatest ODI finish played out
You couldn't have scripted the end of the World Cup final better and it will take a long time to make sense of it. But here's an attempt
Umpires made 'error of judgement' with overthrows - Taufel
The former umpire said only five runs should have been rewarded to England for the overthrow that hit Ben Stokes' bat and ran to the boundary
'Glad the guys look up to me and trust me to do it' - Jofra Archer
England fast bowler credits team-mates' support after 'the best two months' of his life
Should England have got five, and not six, for overthrows?
The laws raise the question as to whether England were awarded one run too many with Stokes and Rashid having not crossed when the throw was released
'The best white-ball game of all time!'
Scores level after 100 overs. Scores level after the Super Over. England beat New Zealand 26-17 on the number of boundaries hit in the final to become world champions. Can't believe it? That's how the sporting fraternity reacted as well
Elation and heartbreak after Super Over for the ages
It was a World Cup final to beat all World Cup finishes, and even at the end of it, there was almost no winner
What the luck! New Zealand, and the randomness of life (or a World Cup final)
The way the World Cup final ended highlighted the deep sense of New Zealand's loss and the cruelty of it all
Last-over nail-biter - a six, two run outs and a cruel deflection
How our ball-by-ball commentary captured the heart-stopping final over in regulation time
'I thought I'd seen everything in cricket' - Jos Buttler
I think I'll be apologising to them for the rest of my life, says Ben Stokes about the four overthrows off his bat in the final over
'He's almost superhuman' - Eoin Morgan lauds extraordinary Ben Stokes
England captain forever grateful to Stokes for his efforts in both the run chase and the Super Over that helped England secure their first World Cup
Live Report - England v New Zealand, final
Follow all the live updates, analyses and chatter of the World Cup 2019 final here
Eoin Morgan relaxed about Lord's pitch that 'looks greener than it is'
Surface may be biggest possible leveller for final in which England are favourites
Eoin Morgan hopes World Cup epic leaves legacy for English cricket
The grandstand finish, with England winning in last-gasp drama, was beamed into millions of home at primetime
'It just wasn't going to be today' -- Kane Williamson
It wasn't just about one more run, but a lot of small bits that could have gone the other way, says the New Zealand captain.
Jason Roy knows he's one for the big stage
With some luck in the form of Hales' self-inflicted absence and Morgan's backing, Roy has manufactured England's magic formula
Underdogs? Can win regardless of breed - Williamson
New Zealand captain is happy to accept England should be seen as favourites
Look ma, no fingernails
Astonishing, unprecedented, lucky, smart, brilliant, unlucky, flattering, faltering, preposterous - the World Cup final was all that and more
