England’s Ben Stokes made a bold move in the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final against New Zealand that ultimately proved to be successful. With England needing 15 runs off the last over, Stokes decided to take a risk and go for the win rather than settling for a tie. His decision paid off as New Zealand collapsed in a disastrous performance, allowing England to take the win.
The match was an incredibly close one, with both teams playing at an incredibly high level. New Zealand had been leading for most of the game, but England’s batsmen had managed to keep them in the game. With 15 runs needed off the last over, Stokes decided to go for the win rather than settling for a tie. It was a risky move, but it paid off as New Zealand’s bowlers failed to contain the English batsmen.
The final over was a disaster for New Zealand, with Stokes scoring 8 runs off the first three balls. He then hit a six off the fourth ball, bringing England within one run of victory. The fifth ball saw Stokes hit a four, giving England the win. It was a remarkable performance from Stokes, who had taken a huge risk and come out on top.
The result was a huge disappointment for New Zealand, who had been so close to winning the World Cup. However, their collapse in the final over was ultimately their undoing, and it was Stokes’ bold move that proved to be the difference between the two sides.
England’s victory was a remarkable achievement, and it was largely thanks to Ben Stokes’ brave decision to go for the win rather than settling for a tie. His bold move paid off, and England were crowned champions of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
