Thrilling end to the tournament
England won the World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand in a dramatic Super Over after a thrilling final ended in a tie at Lord's. (Getty Images)
World Cup final ends with a tie
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. (Getty Images)
England win the cup on boundaries
The first-ever Super Over in a World Cup final saw England score 15 runs before the Kiwis also ended on 15, but the hosts won on more boundaries scored in the game. (AFP Photo)
Fourth final proves lucky for the Englishmen
After defeats in previous finals against Pakistan in 1992, Australia in 1987 and the West Indies in 1979, it was a cathartic moment for English cricket. (Reuters Photo)
The dream comes true, at long last
England players were cheered to the rafters by the ecstatic crowd at Lord's as they joined Bobby Moore's 1966 footballers and Martin Johnson's rugby union team of 2003 as England's World Cup winners. (AFP Photo)
Tournament favourites prove their grit
It was not an easy ride for England, whose defeats against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia in the group stage put them on the brink of elimination. (Reuters Photo)
Inspiring comeback by the World Champions
But Morgan's men kept their cool to defeat India and New Zealand and book a last-four spot before crushing Australia in the semi-finals. (Reuters Photo)
Heartbreak for the Kiwis
While England celebrated, it was another heart-breaking loss for New Zealand, who also finished as runners-up in the previous World Cup in 2015 after losing to Australia in the final. (Reuters Photo)
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