ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: England's Dramatic First Title
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup was decided by a boundary countback after a tied Super Over — the most dramatic final in tournament history.
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, hosted in England and Wales, produced the most extraordinary final in the tournament's 44-year history. England and New Zealand tied both the 50-over match and the Super Over, forcing officials to use the boundary countback rule — England winning their first World Cup title on that tie-breaker.
The Round Robin Stage
Ten teams competed in a round-robin format across 45 matches. England, India, Australia, and New Zealand qualified for the semi-finals. India were the strongest team in the group stage, losing only to England and going out in the semi-finals to New Zealand — a result that shocked the cricketing world.
The Final at Lord's
In the final at Lord's on July 14, 2019, New Zealand posted 241 batting first. England needed 15 off the last over and appeared beaten at 241 for 8. Ben Stokes hit a boundary that deflected off his bat for an overthrow six, keeping England alive, and they finished tied. The Super Over also ended in a tie, but England had hit more boundaries in the match (26 to NZ's 17) and were crowned champions.
Tournament Top Performers
Rohit Sharma scored five centuries — a World Cup record — finishing with 648 runs. Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh was the player of the tournament with 606 runs and 11 wickets. Mitchell Starc took 27 wickets, the second-most in a single World Cup edition.
Frequently asked questions
How did England win the 2019 Cricket World Cup?
England won by boundary countback after their 50-over match and the Super Over both finished tied against New Zealand. England had hit 26 boundaries in the match to NZ's 17, giving them the title.
Who scored the most runs in the 2019 World Cup?
Rohit Sharma of India scored 648 runs including five centuries, setting a record for the most hundreds in a single World Cup tournament.