England end 44-year wait with maiden World Cup triumph

England ended their 44-year wait for a maiden 50-overs World Cup title by beating a gutsy New Zealand side on boundaries after a tied Super Over amidst heart-stopping drama on Sunday.

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Martin Guptill's run out on the final ball of the Super Over triggered massive celebrations at Lord's

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Jos Buttler completed Martin Guptill's run out which was the final nail in New Zealand's coffin in the World Cup 2019 final

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Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler's 110-run partnership in the 241-run chase helped England force their way back in the match

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Ben Stokes's unbeaten 84 in the final and his 8 runs in the tied Super Over saw him clinch the man-of-the-match award

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Henry Nicholls was new Zealand's highest scorer in the match with 55 runs off 77 balls

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Kane Williamson was adjudged Player of the Tournament for scoring 578 runs and leading his team into the final

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