2019 Cricket World Cup: England's First Title and the Super Over Final
England won the 2019 Cricket World Cup on their home soil for the first time. The final against New Zealand at Lord's ended in the most dramatic fashion possible — tied at 241, super over tied at 15, England winning on boundaries.
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup — held in England and Wales from May to July 2019 — produced the most dramatic finish in World Cup history and ended with England claiming their first ever ODI World Cup title. The final at Lord's between England and New Zealand has been called the greatest one-day match ever played.
England's Journey
England were the pre-tournament favourites and lived up to expectation for most of the group stage, including a thrilling high-scoring match against Australia (285 won by 64 runs). But losses to Sri Lanka and Australia in the group stage left them needing a late run. Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, and Eoin Morgan all contributed important innings across the competition.
The Final
The final against New Zealand is covered in detail elsewhere, but the headline: both teams scored 241 in 50 overs; both scored 15 in the Super Over; England were declared winners by boundary count — 26 to New Zealand's 17. It ended New Zealand's finest World Cup campaign and began a rule change at the ICC.
New Zealand and Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson was awarded Player of the Tournament for a campaign that consistently produced under pressure. His 67 in the final — top-scoring by either team — was a composed innings that reflected his character. New Zealand's defeat by boundary count remains the cruelest exit in World Cup history.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2019 Cricket World Cup?
England — their first ever ODI World Cup title, won via boundary count after a tied match and tied super over against New Zealand at Lord's.
Who won Player of the Tournament in 2019?
Kane Williamson of New Zealand — awarded the prize despite New Zealand losing the final.