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In Pictures: Cricket World Cup ends in glory for England

A stunning tournament came down to a thrilling finish and the pictures tell a thousand words.

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England claimed their first Cricket World Cup title after beating New Zealand in a thrilling final at Lord’s.

Here, PA takes a look at some of the best images from the tournament.

England v South Africa – ICC Cricket World Cup – Group Stage – The Oval
Ben Stokes got the tournament off to an explosive start with a stunning catch to dismiss South Africa’s Andile Phehlukwayo at the Oval (Nigel French/PA)
England v West Indies – ICC Cricket World Cup – Group Stage – Hampshire Bowl
Images of Jason Roy (pictured) and Eoin Morgan sustaining injuries during England’s win against West Indies caused concern, but the former returned for the win against India and captain Morgan did not miss a match (Adam Davy/PA)
Warner, though, enjoyed one of the more joyous moments of the tournament thanks to his 166 against Bangladesh - the best innings of the World Cup
Warner, though, enjoyed one of the more joyous moments of the tournament thanks to his 166 against Bangladesh – the best innings of the World Cup (Simon Cooper/PA)
England v Australia – ICC Cricket World Cup – Group Stage – Lord’s
Stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre kept England football manager Gareth Southgate entertained during England’s clash with Australia at Lord’s (Adam Davy/PA)
Bangladesh v Afghanistan – ICC Cricket World Cup – Group Stage – Hampshire Bowl
And fans of all teams filled the cricket grounds of England and Wales with colour (Adam Davy/PA)
Rohit Sharma hit five centuries on his way to a tournament-leading 648 runs
Rohit Sharma hit five centuries on his way to a tournament-leading 648 runs (David Davies/PA)
New Zealand v Australia – ICC Cricket World Cup – Group Stage – Lord’s
New Zealand looked to have stumbled when they lost their last three matches of the group stage, but they scraped into the semi-finals with a fourth-place finish (Mike Egerton/PA)
But a downpour in Manchester meant the match ended up being played over two days
But a downpour in Manchester meant the match ended up being played over two days (Martin Rickett/PA)
For New Zealand it meant a second consecutive World Cup final
For New Zealand it meant a second consecutive World Cup final (Martin Rickett/PA)
England v India – ICC Cricket World Cup – Group Stage – Edgbaston
Jonny Bairstow (left) and Roy – as they had done throughout the tournament – impressed for England as they chased down a 224-run winning target (Nigel French/PA)
Australia v England – ICC World Cup – Semi Final – Edgbaston
But Morgan and Joe Root saw England over the line, with the captain hitting the boundary that earned them a comfortable eight-wicket win and a place in the final (Nigel French/PA)
The all-important scalp of Kiwi captain Kane Williamson was among Liam Plunkett’s haul of three for 42 as England limited New Zealand to 241 for eight
The all-important scalp of Kiwi captain Kane Williamson was among Liam Plunkett’s haul of three for 42 as England limited New Zealand to 241 for eight (John Walton/PA)
New Zealand v England – ICC World Cup – Final – Lord’s
Colin De Grandhomme (left) accounted for Root before Bairstow fell to leave England 71 for three (John Walton/PA)
New Zealand v England – ICC World Cup – Final – Lord’s
Buttler (left) and Stokes steadied the ship and kept England’s hopes alive with scores of 59 and 84 respectively (John Walton/PA)
New Zealand v England – ICC World Cup – Final – Lord’s
Knowing England required 15 from the final over to win, Stokes managed to take it to a super over (Nick Potts/PA)
Stokes and Buttler hit 15 off Trent Boult in England's over
Stokes and Buttler hit 15 off Trent Boult in England’s over (Nick Potts/PA)
England lift the trophy after winning their first World Cup title
England lift the trophy after winning their first World Cup title (Nick Potts/PA)
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