Cricket World Cup 2019: The awful moment that cost New Zealand the final against England



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New Zealand's dreams of a first World Cup triumph have been abandoned in the mess that reigns on Lord's sacred ground after the most notable final in the history of the tournament. The Black Caps were beaten to the limit after scores equal to the 50-over contest and super-over. There have been near-opportunities and half-chances on both sides, but for New Zealand, these moments (and one in particular) have proven to be the difference between the glory of the World Cup and the gruesome sorrow .

Martin Guptill was trapped in LBW by Chris Woakes. Photo / Getty Images
Martin Guptill was trapped in LBW by Chris Woakes. Photo / Getty Images

New Zealand 29-1 (6.2 overs):

Chris Woakes brings Martin Guptill closer to the back, with a good length, twisting the seam. After a long discussion with his battling partner Henry Nicholls, Guptill decides to review the "exit" decision – but DRS shows that the ball hits the center of the belly halfway up. New Zealand loses its opinion, a call that will haunt them more than 25 years later.

Henry Nicholls is played by Liam Plunkett. Photo / Getty Images
Henry Nicholls is played by Liam Plunkett. Photo / Getty Images

New Zealand 118-3 (26.5 overs):

The Black Caps slip from 103-1 to 118-3 while Liam Plunkett strikes twice in four. The English designer sends the ball in the strains of the inside edge of Henry Nicholls after finding the outer edge of Kane Williamson. This brings two new drummers to the crease, depriving the Kiwis of their precious momentum.

Ross Taylor was powerless to review his LBW decision in Mark Wood's game. Photo / Getty Images
Ross Taylor was powerless to review his LBW decision in Mark Wood's game. Photo / Getty Images

New Zealand 141-4 (33.1 over):

Ross Taylor crawls as he tries to get a message out to Mark Wood through a wicket. He misses and is hit above the knee. It looks high, but referee Marais Erasmus raises the finger and Taylor is helpless at everything, since Guptill used the Black Caps' criticism in seventh place.

Trent Boult of the Black Caps almost escaped Jason Roy in the first race of the race. Photo / Getty Images
Trent Boult of the Black Caps almost escaped Jason Roy in the first race of the race. Photo / Getty Images

England 0-0 (0.1 more):

Erasmus is back – this time, leaving Jason Roy not the first delivery of the pursuit – a beautiful swinger Trent Boult, who traps the first game. The Black Caps review – It is placed in the center and will touch one leg – but not enough so that the call from the referee is reversed. The visitors do not lose their opinion, but a gate in the first ball would have been the worst start for the English.

    Jonny Bairstow gave a life to Colin de Grandhomme. Photo / Getty Images
Jonny Bairstow gave a life to Colin de Grandhomme. Photo / Getty Images

England 39-1 (10.6 overs):

After a difficult time with the baton against the English fast bowlers, Colin de Grandhomme managed the easiest of his bowling shots. Dangerman, Jonny Bairstow, is leaning his back on the great multi-purpose Kiwi player who, one way or another, can not hold on.

Martin Guptill just could not have a chance with Jos Buttler. Photo / Getty Images
Martin Guptill just could not have a chance with Jos Buttler. Photo / Getty Images

England 125-4 (31.3 extra points):

Jos Buttler sculpts one of Boult and she flies back. A Guptill diver simply can not get there and the ball runs to the limit for four, bringing to 40 the crucial partnership between the fifth wicket and the wicket.

Trent Boult catches Ben Stokes but crosses the line before he can throw Martin Guptill the ball. Photo / Photosport
Trent Boult catches Ben Stokes but crosses the line before he can throw Martin Guptill the ball. Photo / Photosport

England 226-7 (48.4 over):

Jimmy Neesham to Ben Stokes, who is waiting in a long position where Boult is waiting and catches the catch … but climbs the borderline before returning it to Guptill. The referee does not hesitate to post the maximum – and England is back in the game.

Ben Stokes dives for his land. Photo / Getty Images
Ben Stokes dives for his land. Photo / Getty Images

England 239-8 (49.4 extra points):

The biggest standout moment. Boult throws a low blow and Stokes balances him at the deep midwicket. Guptill jumps on the ball and shoots the goalkeeper. Stokes struggles to make his way and plunges completely. The ball hits his bat and ricochets up to the limit for four. Stokes immediately apologizes (even though he has done nothing wrong) – but what could have been a breakaway ends up costing New Zealand six points and preparing the match for an end spectacular evening.

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