On this day in 2019, England, the inventors of the game, lifted the coveted trophy for the first time despite not ‘traditionally’ beating their opponents. Eoin Morgan’s team were declared winners for hitting more boundaries than New Zealand after the match and the super over ended in a tie. This is the script beyond the wildest of imaginations and it was exhilarating to see the action unfolding in a packed Lord’s.
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