Boundary count rule in WC final didn't come as a surprise, says James Neesham

CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand cricketer James Neesham stated he was well aware of the boundary count rule that led to England winning the 2019 ICC World Cup at the expense of the Kiwis at the Lord's.

The blockbuster finale ended in a tie after 100 overs and the Super Over also saw both the teams score 15 runs off six deliveries. England were crowned champions as they had scored more boundaries than New Zealand in the match. Kane Williamson's troops had to settle for the runners-up trophy.

"I was padding up in the change room for the Super Over. I hadn't been mentioned at any point before that. Although having said that initially I had actually won a match on boundary count in a Super Over before in my career so it wasn't much of a surprise for me," Neesham told ESPNcricinfo. IANS 

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