Cricket World Cup 2019: England defeat New Zealand after thrilling Super Over finale

Eoin Morgan's heroes beat New Zealand at Lord’s to claim the men’s World Cup for the first time

World Cup final: Eoin Morgan determined to seize 'huge opportunity' for England

England won the Cricket World Cup after beating New Zealand in a thriller at Lord’s.

Eoin Morgan’s men survived the drama of a super over after New Zealand's 241-8 was matched by England with Mark Wood run out from the final ball of the innings. Ben Stokes, who scored 84 in the chase, then returned alongside Jos Buttler to hit 15 from six balls before Martin Guptill was run out in dramatic fashion handing the tournament hosts the win.

Here's how one of the most dramatic matches in history played out:

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Key Points

• ENGLAND WIN THE WORLD CUP
• Henry Nicholls top scores with 55 as New Zealand set England 242 to win
• Liam Plunkett takes three wickets including captain Kane Williamson
• Jason Roy survives first ball lbw on review by umpire's call before falling for 17
• Jonny Bairstow attacks before Lockie Ferguson removes him for 36
• Captain Eoin Morgan follows as New Zealand seize momentum
• Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler (59) set up grandstand finish at Lord's
• Both teams tie on 241 seeing thrilling game go to a super over

[14 July 2019 10:07 · Michael Jones]

A vital ingredient for England's success has been the opening partnerships of Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy. 

They've already scored four hundred partnerships in the tournament can they do it again today?

[14 July 2019 10:12 · Michael Jones]

It's probably a good toss to lose today. The cloud cover grass on the wicket mean fielding first will offer a bit of help to the bowlers in the first ten overs. 

But if the opposition bat well and see out the opening spells then they'll be in driving seat as evidenced by the way the tournament has gone so far.

Pros and cons both ways so we'll see what the winning captain decides to do next...

[14 July 2019 10:14 · Michael Jones]

Another stat to add into the equation

[14 July 2019 10:16 · Michael Jones]

​NEW ZEALAND WIN THE TOSS AND BAT FIRST

[14 July 2019 10:19 · Michael Jones]

Kane Williamson wins the toss and bats first. England will have to chase again. The kiwis name an unchanged team as they look to put runs on the board.

Eoin Morgan is happy to bowl first, he picks the same side that dominated Australia in the semi-final. The first ten overs could be crucial today, England need to limit the score New Zealand are looking to set.

[14 July 2019 10:19 · Michael Jones]

[14 July 2019 10:20 · Michael Jones]

Here's a look at both teams: 

[14 July 2019 10:25 · Michael Jones]

Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer have a big task first up. They need to keep the lines tight and nullify the threat of Martin Guptill. 

The opening overs will set the tone for the innings, Woakes and Archer were exceptional at Edgbaston and it'll be a tough day for the kiwis if they replicate that this morning.

[14 July 2019 10:32 · Michael Jones]

Whatever happens there will be a new name on the World Cup trophy. Neither England nor New Zealand have ever won the tournament so come seven o'clock this evening history will be made.

[14 July 2019 10:35 · Michael Jones]

A little rain this morning delayed the start of the match. Play will start at 10:45 with New Zealand batting first.