15 Jul 2019

England beat NZ to win Cricket World Cup

From Morning Report, 6:38 am on 15 July 2019

England are world cricket champions.

Six overthrows off Ben Stokes bat and a catch that ended up a six when Trent Bolt stood on the boundary rope have cost New Zealand a World Cup victory.

England players celebrate after winning the 2019 Cricket World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

Photo: AFP

It resulted in a 241 all draw at the end of England's innnings.

It was 15-15 in the super over, with England winning because they hit more boundaries in the match.

Mel Jones is a ICC cricket commentator at the World Cup and she speaks with Corin Dann.