England produced an astonishing fightback to defeat New Zealand in a thrilling Cricket World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday.
With England chasing 242 for victory, the host nation finished on 241 all out to take the final to a super over.With each team given another six balls to face, England duo Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler hit 15 to leave New Zealand requiring 16 to win its first ever World cup title.England's Ben Stokes was his side's hero scoring 84 not out.
But the Black Caps refused to buckle with Jimmy Neesham taking it to within two runs of victory off the final delivery.Knowing a single run would not be enough as England would win by having scored more boundaries during its 50 overs, Neesham's partner Martin Guptil attempted to run two.Read MoreBut England was too sharp in the field and when Guptil was run out, those in blue ran away to celebrate the most dramatic of victories.More to follow..
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