England vs New Zealand
2019-07-14
The most extraordinary finish in World Cup history — the final tied, the Super Over tied, and England were declared World Champions on boundary count. New Zealand were devastated. The boundary countback rule was subsequently abolished.
England vs New Zealand
2019-07-14
Ben Stokes dived for his crease as Martin Guptill's throw deflected off his outstretched bat to the boundary — the umpires awarded 6 runs (4 for the boundary + 2 being run), though replays suggested only 5 should have been given. The 'extra' run may have changed the World Cup result.
India vs England
2002-07-13
India needed 146 off 25 overs with 5 wickets down in the NatWest Trophy Final. Mohammed Kaif (87*) and Yuvraj Singh (69) guided India to victory, with Sourav Ganguly memorably removing his shirt on the Lord's balcony to celebrate.
India vs West Indies
1983-06-25
India, 175-run underdogs, bowled out West Indies for 140 to win the 1983 World Cup at Lord's — a victory that transformed cricket's global landscape, made India the sport's financial superpower, and inspired a generation of cricketers.
West Indies vs England
1979-06-23
Viv Richards made 138 not out — the highest score in a World Cup final until 2003 — as West Indies defended their 1975 title by beating England at Lord's in a match that confirmed West Indian dominance of world cricket.
West Indies vs Australia
1975-06-21
Clive Lloyd made 102 off 85 balls in the very first World Cup final at Lord's in 1975, leading West Indies to a 17-run victory over Australia in a match that ran until 8:43pm under floodlights — and established the World Cup as a viable global cricket competition.