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England beat New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2019 Final at Lord’s to be crowned champions for the very first time ever.
The final went right down to the wire and ended in a tie after the regulation hundred overs of the game. This meant that the match had to be decided by a Super Over.
As it turned out, the Super Over was also tied and England were announced champions by virtue of the boundary count.
Meanwhile, both skippers congratulated their opposition for such a great match.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson rued the fact that the ball hit Stokes’ bat and went for a boundary.
“It was a shame that the ball hit Stokes’ bat, but I just hope it doesn’t happen in moments like that. Unfortunately that sort of thing happens from time to time. It’s a part of the game that we play. I don’t wish to nitpick, just hope it never happens in such moments ever again,” said Williamson.
English skipper credited the long process of four years for their success.
“This has been a four-year journey. We have developed a lot over those years, especially the last two.” said Morgan.
The winning captain also congratulated Williamson and Co for putting up such a tough fight.
Young Jofra Archer bowled the crucial Super Over.
Meanwhile, player of the match Ben Stokes spoke about his crucial partnership with Jos Buttler and also apologised to Williamson for the bat mishap in the last over of the English innings.
Meanwhile, this is how Twitter reacted to the incredible final between England and New Zealand
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan said that this England win will inspire a new generation of cricketers.
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman congratulated Ben Stokes and Jimmy Neesham for their respective heroics.
Reputed Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle said that there will never be another World Cup final like this.
Aakash Chopra hailed this game as the best World Cup final ever.
Meanwhile, former Indian batsman turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar declared both England and New Zealand as winners of the game.
Gambhir congratulated England and wished New Zealand hard luck after opposite result in the final.
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh denied accepting the Super Over rules.
Former South African skipper Graeme Smith considered cricket as the ultimate winner after the final.
Former Windies skipper Viv Richards hailed the final as a nail-biting stuff.
Veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh hailed the game as a great final.
Echoing Harbhajan’s sentiments, Kaif said that this is one of the finest cricket matches ever.
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