Learn about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 boundary line length and field dimensions. Understand the standard measurements used in this prestigious tournament, including how boundary sizes influenced gameplay and strategies. Perfect for cricket enthusiasts looking to explore the technical aspects of the game during the 2019 World Cup.”
The Cricket World Cup final between England and New Zealand was one of the most exciting games ever played. However, changes to the rules mean we will never see such an ending again.
Key Points
- The 2019 World Cup final was tied after 50 overs and again after a super over. England won because they had hit more boundaries than New Zealand.
- The ICC has now removed the boundary countback rule. Instead, teams will play multiple super overs until there is a winner.
- This rule will apply to all matches in 50-over and 20-over World Cups, not just knockout games.
In the 2019 final, the use of the boundary countback method caused frustration, especially for New Zealand, who felt the game was unfairly decided. Under the new rules, additional super overs would have been played to break the tie.
Super Over Rule (Simple English):
- If the Super Over ends in a tie, the team that hit more boundaries (in both the main match and the Super Over) will win.
- If both teams hit the same number of boundaries, the team with more boundaries in the main match (not counting the Super Over) will win.
- If it is still equal, the result will be decided by looking at the scores from the last ball of the Super Over going backward. The team with the higher score on any ball will win.
- If a team loses two wickets in the Super Over, any remaining balls will be treated as dot balls (no runs scored).
- If the Super Over is a tie, the team with more boundaries (fours and sixes) in the whole match (including the Super Over) wins.
- If both teams have the same number of boundaries, the team with more boundaries in the main match (not the Super Over) wins.
- If it’s still the same, they will check the Super Over scores ball by ball, starting from the last ball, to find the team with a higher score.
- If a team loses 2 wickets in the Super Over, they cannot play the remaining balls, and those balls will count as no runs (dot balls).
England’s win was celebrated as their first-ever World Cup victory, but the way it happened sparked controversy. New Zealand’s coach, Gary Stead, felt the trophy should have been shared, while captain Kane Williamson said it was hard to accept the result after such a close game.Although future games will avoid this kind of ending, the disappointment for New Zealand remain
Before the game, India raised concerns about the shorter boundary at Edgbaston. Virat Kohli and the coaching staff discussed the ground’s dimensions with the head groundsman before the toss on Sunday. Kohli called the boundary’s short 59-meter side “bizarre” and “crazy,” suggesting it gave an advantage to England’s openers. While he didn’t directly blame the short boundary for India’s 31-run loss, Kohli didn’t hide his frustration about it.
