Kiwis coach thinks sharing World Cup trophy should be considered
The ICC World Cup 2019 produced the most thrilling ODI in the history of cricket. In the match between New Zealand and England, the latter were crowned champions on the basis of the number of boundaries hit after both the match and Super Over ended in a tie. Notably, New Zealand coach Gary Stead felt, under these circumstances, sharing the trophy should be considered.
How did the CWC 19 final pan out?
New Zealand posted 241/8 at Lord's on Sunday. The Three Lions, who needed 242 runs to win, were bowled out for 241. The match ended in a tie. The two teams then battled it out in a super over. Batting first, England scored 15 runs. The Kiwis needed 16 runs to win, but ended on 15. Martin Guptill was run-out on the final delivery.
Stead expects the rule would be reviewed
England were crowned champions on the basis of amassing more boundaries. They hit 26 to New Zealand's 17 in the match. "I'm sure when they were writing the rules they never expected a World Cup final like that. I'm sure it'll be reviewed," said Stead.
It's a very, very hollow feeling, says Stead
For the first time in a World Cup final, something like this has happened. New Zealand won the hearts of fans after their top show against a superior England side. "It's a very, very hollow feeling that you can play 100 overs and score the same amount of runs and still lose the game- but that's the technicalities of sport," Stead added.
NZ so close, yet so far!
No one lost the final, says Williamson
"At the end of the day nothing separated us, no one lost the final, but there was a crowned winner and there it is," said Williamson.
People question ICC's bizarre 'more boundaries' rule
England's win became a big point of discussion among fans, pundits and former players on social media. Many questioned the rule set by ICC that a team with more boundaries will be winners if both the match and Super Over end in a tie. People argued, why not more wickets? The general idea was to let both teams share the trophy after the tie.
