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 10:41 · Michael Jones]

Here come the teams, they make the walk through the Long Room in the Lords pavilion and out onto the pitch. The national anthems are sung and we are ready to go!

[14 July 2019 10:45 · Michael Jones]

Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls open up for New Zealand.

Chris Woakes will take the first over for England as he has all tournament.

[14 July 2019 10:46 · Michael Jones]

0.0 NZL 1-0, Guptill 0, Nicholls 0, Woakes 0-1

WIDE first up for Woakes, Guptill had a wild swing at the ball, which swung a little and moved away from Guptill outside of the off stump.

[14 July 2019 10:48 · Michael Jones]

0.4 NZL 1-0, Guptill 0, Nicholls 0, Woakes 0-1

Woakes follows up his wide with four dot balls. There's some movement in the air but Woakes has dragged his length back since the first ball. Guptill looks like he wants to be very aggressive.

[14 July 2019 10:49 · Michael Jones]

0.5 NZL 5-0, Guptill 4, Nicholls 0, Woakes 0-5

FOUR! There it is, Guptill slashes one wide of Stokes at backward point and finds the boundary. Too wide from Woakes on that occasion.

[14 July 2019 10:50 · Michael Jones]

1.0 - NZL 5-0, Guptill 4, Nicholls 0, Woakes 0-5 (1.0)

Good start from New Zealand and Martin Guptill. Both New Zealand openers have been lacking in runs and Guptill has decided to take the attack to England's bowlers. 

Jofra Archer opens up at the other end.

[14 July 2019 10:52 · Michael Jones]

1.3 - NZL 6-0, Guptill 4, Nicholls 0, Archer 0-0 (0.3)

Nicholls brushes a run off his thigh pad to get off strike. Guptill dabs one into the leg side and wants one but Nicholls sends him back.

[14 July 2019 10:55 · Michael Jones]

1.5 - NZL 8-0, Guptill 6, Nicholls 0, Archer 0-2 (0.5)

Archer beats Guptill and there's a noise as the ball goes through to Buttler. England all appeal but Marais Erasmus is unmoved. England don't review and the replay shows it hit Guptill's hip.

[14 July 2019 10:56 · Michael Jones]

OUT! or is it? Woakes traps Nicholls LBW

​But Nicholls reivews

[14 July 2019 10:57 · Michael Jones]

NOT OUT! Great review from Nicholls

He's hit in line but the ball is going over the top. Nicholls survives!