In pictures: England win cricket World Cup after super over drama
Three Lions won the mega event for the first time in their history
LONDON:
England won the World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand in a dramatic Super Over after a nerve-shredding final ended in a tie at Lord's on Sunday.
World Cup loss to Australia galvanised England: Roy
After Eoin Morgan's side finished on 241 all out in pursuit of New Zealand's 241-8, the final came down to a six-ball shootout for each team.England's Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler took 15 off Trent Boult's over.
England won the World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand in a dramatic Super Over after a nerve-shredding final ended in a tie at Lord's on Sunday.
World Cup loss to Australia galvanised England: Roy
After Eoin Morgan's side finished on 241 all out in pursuit of New Zealand's 241-8, the final came down to a six-ball shootout for each team.England's Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler took 15 off Trent Boult's over.