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England's Ben Stokes dives in to make his ground ahead of a throw from New Zealand’s Martin Guptill during the ICC World Cup final at Lord’s, London, on Sunday. The ball deflected off Stokes’ bat and went for four overthrows, which meant England got six runs on the play. However, veteran umpire Simon Taufel is now arguing that the umpires made an error and should have in fact awarded five runs and the missed call could have affected the outcome of the game.

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Umpires knocked for World Cup overthrow error

Five-times International Cricket Council (ICC) Umpires of the Year Simon Taufel says that on-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus made a clear error in the ICC World Cup final that ultimately led to hosts England beating New Zealand to win the title for the first time.

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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, left, walks with teammate Ross Taylor during their ICC World Cup against England at Lord’s, London, on Sunday. England won the final in a Super Over tiebreaker to lift their first-ever World Cup title.

No West Indians on ICC World Cup XI

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England’s Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler celebrate with teammates after running out New Zealand’s Martin Guptill to win the ICC World Cup at Lord’s, London, yesterday. England won in a Super Over after the scores ended tied after 50 overs each.

Stokes, Archer give England first World Cup

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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, left, stands with his players during the ICC World Cup trophy presentation after losing to England at Lord’s, London, yesterday. England won in a Super Over after the scores ended tied after 50 overs each.

Williamson is top World Cup player

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England's Jofra Archer hugs teammate Jos Buttler after bowling his team to the ICC World Cup title over New Zealand at Lord’s, London, on Sunday. England won in after a Super Over tiebreaker after the scores ended tied after 50 overs each.

Archer credits teammates for Super Over poise

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England players mob Jofra Archer after he bowled them to victory over New Zealand in a Super Over in the ICC World Cup final at Lord’s, London, yesterday. Although both teams scored 15 runs in the Super Over, England won by virtue of scoring more boundaries in regulation play.