First time World Cup decided by boundary

The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s will forever be remembered as one of the most dramatic matches in cricket history — and the first time the trophy was decided by the controversial boundary count rule. England and New Zealand played out a tense, low-scoring thriller. Chasing 242, England tied the match at 241 all out, with Ben Stokes starring in a heroic unbeaten 84 under immense pressure. With the scores level, the match went into a Super Over — cricket’s version of extra time. In the Super Over, both teams scored 15 runs, leaving the scores tied yet again. Under the tournament rules at the time, the winner would be determined by the number of boundaries hit throughout the match (including the Super Over). England had struck 26 boundaries to New Zealand’s 17, and were therefore crowned champions for the first time in their history. While the victory was celebrated in England, the rule itself sparked global debate, ultimately leading the ICC to scrap the boundary count rule for future tournaments. The match remains an unforgettable example of cricket’s unpredictable drama. \#MomentsOfLife #MoofLife\_Moment #MoofLife #CricketHistory #WorldCup2019 #EnglandCricket #BoundaryRule #BenStokes #SportsHistory