Kane Williamson has been leing New Zealand from front exceptionally well for many years w. Under his captaincy, Kiwis have been performing really well be it bilateral series, tri-series or ICC events. New Zealand have become a force to reckon with in multi-nation tournaments. y enter those tournaments as eir dark horses or as favourites and gives rest of teams a run for ir money. Even though y are a force to reckon with in multi-nation tournaments, y have t succeeded in winning a major silverware since ICC Kckout Trophy 2000. Black Caps h reached ir maiden World Cup final in 2015 under Brendon McCullum but were completely blown away by Australian resistance. Four years later, New Zealand under leership of a bold Kane Williamson reached yet ar World Cup final.

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A thrilling yet heartbreaking finale

New Zealand seemed to be in driver's seat to win ir first-ever World Cup. After kcking out hot favourites India out of tournament, New Zealand almost h England on mat in summit clash. However, an umpiring error where five runs h to be given away inste of six according to cricketing rules ended up being turning point. At end of 100 overs, both teams were tied at same score of 241 and a super over h to be played in order to determine a winner. Surprisingly, even super over was tied and England were crowned world champions due to boundary count rule much to disappointment of New Zealand, cricketing fraternity and fans.

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Kane Williamson reflects on World Cup final

Kane Williamson was seen smiling and standing boldly even after his team's dreams were shattered. He was judged 'Player of Tournament' for amassing 578 runs. Speaking to International Cricket Council (ICC), Williamson said that guys (team-mates) are still thinking about it and are trying to make sense of it. Kane Williamson also mentioned that it is a credit to match that he and his boys were involved in but also result and how it all ended up. He furr ded that it is one of things which y will be talking about for a long time.

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