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In pictures: England win cricket World Cup after super over drama

Three Lions won the mega event for the first time in their history

Afp July 15, 2019 1 min read

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England won the World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand. PHOTO: AFP

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.

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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.

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