England crowned World Champions after beating New Zealand in thrilling finale OTD in 2019

On this day in 2019, England and New Zealand played one of most dramatic finals in history of sport. It's been a year since cricketing fraternity experienced joy, celebration, sorrow and heartbreak at same time. England were crowned World Champions as y beat New Zealand in 2019 World Cup final only on basis of a superior boundary count, on July 14, 2019.

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On this day: England beat New Zealand in what turned out to be most dramatic World Cup final of all time

Having won toss, Kane Williamson decided to bat first in 2019 World Cup final. New Zealand never really got going as y posted 241/8 inside 50 overs. Henry Nicholls was top scorer for Black Caps with 55 runs to his name. Tom Latham contributed with a useful 47. England were rar generous in ir bowling as y leaked 30 extras.

England's innings was similar to that of New Zealand. y never gained momentum and at one st England were reduced to 86/4. However, Ben Stokes (84) and Jos Buttler (59) built a partnership as y took Three Lions to 203. England looked on course to secure a win but Jimmy Neesham and Lockie Ferguson picked up wickets to spoil England's party. y were eventually bowled out for 241.

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With scores tied, 2019 World Cup final was to be decided by a Super Over. England sent in Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler against Trent Boult in Super Over. Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler mand to score 15 runs. Jofra Archer was England's bowler for Super Over and he did an exceptional job. Jofra Archer restricted Kiwis to 15 to trigger massive celebrations in stium and all around United Kingdom. England won on basis of a superior boundary count as y hit two sixes and 22 boundaries as compared to New Zealand's two sixes and 14 boundaries.

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re was a lot of commentary and controversy around boundaries rule which helped England edge past New Zealand in 2019 World Cup final since New Zealand played equally well and deserved trophy.  2019 World Cup final has gone down as one of most memorable matches in ODI history and ded ar chapter to fierce rivalry between two nations.

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