England claimed their first World Cup title in thrilling circumstances. All-rounder Ben Stokes struck the ball into the deep off the third-last ball, and scampered back for a second run. AIJAZ RAHI/AP New Zealand's cricketers congratulate Ben Stokes after England won the Cricket World Cup final. So given that scenario, five runs should have been the correct allocation of runs, and Ben Stokes should have been at the non-striker's end for the next delivery. "I think it's unfair to say that the World Cup was decided by that one event.

Source: Stuff July 15, 2019 08:15 UTC