2019 Cricket World Cup Final
England were still chasing hard when Ben Stokes' dive for a second run deflected the throw to the boundary. Those extra runs changed the equation and turned a nearly impossible finish into a tie that England could still save.
Match Snapshot
England vs New Zealand - Final, played at Lord's on 14 July 2019.
New Zealand 241/8 (50 overs), England 241 (50 overs). Match was tied.
Key Moments of the Match
- The result and scorecard define the main match story.
- Ben Stokes's performance is the central player highlight.
- Related match, player, record, and rule links give the page broader cricket context.
Quick Facts
Why 1992 Cricket World Cup Final Is Historic
2019 Cricket World Cup Final is an important reference page for Cricket World Cup history and cricket match context.
Ben Stokes is highlighted as the Player of the Match for this fixture.
Match Overview
Match Overview
- 2019 Cricket World Cup Final is presented as a structured match page with result context, score details, and major turning points.
- The fixture connects England and New Zealand with Cricket World Cup history, player performances, and related cricket pages.
- Ben Stokes is the key named performance on this page.
Scorecard
Turning Point: The Stokes overthrow in the final over
England were still chasing hard when Ben Stokes' dive for a second run deflected the throw to the boundary. Those extra runs changed the equation and turned a nearly impossible finish into a tie that England could still save.
- The deflection converted a routine running moment into a boundary at the most critical time.
- Without those extra runs, England's chase almost certainly ends short before the super over.
- The incident became the emotional and regulatory flashpoint of the entire final.
Top Performances
| Team | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| England | Ben Stokes | 84* in the chase and 8 runs in the super over |
| England | Jos Buttler | 59 and the direct-hit run-out in the super over finish |
| New Zealand | Henry Nicholls | 55 in a low-scoring final |
| New Zealand | Tom Latham | 47 and key middle-order support |
| England | Liam Plunkett | 3/42 to keep New Zealand from breaking away |
Road to Final
England reached Lord's after beating Australia convincingly in the semi-final, the match that confirmed the strength of their white-ball revolution.
See England vs Australia 2019 semi-finalNew Zealand reached the final by defeating India in a rain-hit semi-final at Manchester, one of the tournament's biggest knockout upsets.
See India vs New Zealand 2019 semi-finalMatch Timeline
- 2019 Cricket World Cup Final begins with the two teams setting up the match situation.
- The scorecard and key performances shape the middle phase of the match.
- The final result closes the match and defines its place in cricket history.
- 2019 Cricket World Cup Final timeline entry 4.
Impact
- 2019 Cricket World Cup Final is an important reference page for Cricket World Cup history and cricket match context.
- Ben Stokes is highlighted as the Player of the Match for this fixture.
- The page connects the result with scorecard details, key moments, related players, and wider cricket history.
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FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about this match.
Who won the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final?
England won the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final against New Zealand after both the match and the super over ended in a tie, with the title awarded on boundary count-back.
What was the score in the 2019 World Cup Final?
New Zealand scored 241/8 in 50 overs, and England were bowled out for 241 in 50 overs before the super over also ended level.
Why is the 2019 World Cup Final controversial?
The final is controversial because the winner was decided by the boundary-count rule after a tied match and tied super over, and because the late overthrow boundary became a decisive moment.
Who was player of the match in the 2019 World Cup Final?
Ben Stokes was Player of the Match for his unbeaten 84 and his role in taking England through the chase and super over drama.
What was the turning point of the 2019 World Cup Final?
The turning point was the overthrow boundary off Ben Stokes' bat in the final over, which changed the chase equation and helped England force a tie.
How did England and New Zealand reach the 2019 World Cup Final?
England reached the final by beating Australia in the semi-final, while New Zealand got there by defeating India in a rain-hit semi-final at Manchester.
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