Published 20:02 IST, July 14th 2019

'Not a bad score for World Cup final', netizens come up with mixed responses after England restrict New Zealand to 241/8

After Ross Taylor's dismissal, Tom Latham anchored the Black Caps' innings. He scored a 56-ball 47 as the 2015 finalists finished at 241/7 in their 50 overs.

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Both England and New Zealand will be looking for glory as y battle it out for ir maiden crown in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord's on Sunday.  hosts have reached finals on three occasions in 1979, 1987 and 1992 respectively but ended up faltering at final hurdle. Meanwhile, even Black Caps h to finish as second best side in previous edition.

Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson won toss and elected to bat first. Opener Martin Guptill played a couple of delightful strokes before he was trapped in front of wicket by Chris Woakes. Williamson n shared a 74-run stand with Henry Nicholls for second wicket. England n struck back with Williamson's wicket and n got rid of dangerous Nicholls who scored a 77-ball 55. 

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After Ross Taylor's dismissal, Tom Latham anchored Black Caps' innings. He scored a 56-ball 47 as 2015 finalists finished at 241/8 in ir 50 overs.

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Here's what netizens h to say after end of first innings.

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19:23 IST, July 14th 2019