On This Day In 2019: England Lift 50-over World Cup Trophy After A Heart-Stopping Contest Against New Zealand

By: FPJ Web Desk | July 14, 2023

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and England captain Eoin Morgan before the final.

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Henry Nicholls top-scored for New Zealand with 55 as they huffed and puffed their way to 241 in 50 overs.

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Liam Plunkett was the most successful bowler for England, finishing with figures of 10-0-42-3.

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Lockie Ferguson was the most successful bowler for New Zealand, taking figures of 10-0-50-3.

An eventful 50th over, headlined by a boundary off Stokes' outstretched bat forced a tie as England also finished with 241.

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After a 110-run partnership between Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, they also walked out for a super over. They set 15 for the Kiwis to win.

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Jos Buttler breaks the stumps at the striker's end as Martin Guptill runs with 2 required off 1 ball.

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Chris Woakes consoles Martin Guptill and James Neesham after New Zealand lose despite a tie by boundary count.

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England captain Eoin Morgan holds the trophy aloft.

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Jofra Archer, who bowled the Super Over and defended 15, roars.

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New Zealand skipper Williamson gives a disappointed smile.

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