Kane Williamson admits finding it hard to explain 2019 World Cup loss till date

New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson led his side to 2019 World Cup final in England against hosts. In a gripping ODI contest, both teams finished equal at 241 after 100 entertaining overs. Moreover, even tie-breaking Super Over resulted in an equal scoring affair with both sides scoring 15 runs each. Eventually, England were declared 2019 World Cup final winners on basis of w-scrapped boundary-count rule.

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2019 World Cup final: Kane Williamson still perplexed over result

In a recent interview with cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle on Cricbuzz, Kane Williamson revealed that he still looks back to July 14, 2019 evening at Lord’s. He said that he tries to figure out exact proceedings that underwent in game. While 2019 World Cup final was marred with a few controversies during fag end of contest, Kane Williamson still described affair as a “spectacular game” to be a part of.

Speaking about several decisions in match, Black Caps skipper said re were certain things which were t in ir control. He cited example of boundary-count rule which eventually ended up determining winner of tournament. While he referred game as an “amazing journey”, Kane Williamson described final few minutes of 2019 World Cup final as a “real shocker”.

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A recap of 2019 World Cup final

Batting first, New Zealand scored 241-8 off ir 50 overs. Kane Williamson, who was later adjudged as ‘Player of Tournament’, scored a 53-ball 30 while batting at .3. England’s run-chase was fuelled by Ben Stokes who scored an unbeaten 84 from 98 balls. While England were required to get 15 off last over, drama unfolded when a Martin Guptill throw from deep ricocheted off Ben Stokes bat to go for a boundary. Moreover, umpire Kumar Dharmasena’s erred by awarding batsman with an extra overthrow run.

After scores were levelled, match was taken to a Super Over where England scored 15-0 on back of some power hitting by Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler. New Zealand batsmen also mand 15 as English pacer Jofra Archer successfully defended two runs off final ball. As mentioned earlier, England were declared winners of 2019 World Cup final due to boundary count rule. manner of result was later heavily scrutinised by fans and former cricketers with many calling out for removal of rule.  

Kane Williamson during 2019 World Cup final presentation ceremony

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