England prevailed in the most dramatic of circumstances to lift the World Cup for the first time, beating New Zealand by virtue of having scored more boundaries in the final at Lord’s.
As the dust settles on an electric and unforgettable conclusion to a tournament that spanned six and a half weeks, England’s moment in the sun means they are well represented in PA’s team of the tournament.
Rohit Sharma (India) – 648 runs at an average of 81
Jason Roy (England) – 443 runs at 63.28
Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 578 runs at 82.57
Joe Root (England) – 556 runs at 61.77. Two wickets at 27.5
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 606 runs at 86.57. 11 wickets at 36.27
Ben Stokes (England) – 465 runs at 66.42. Seven wickets at 35.14
Alex Carey (Australia) – 375 runs at 62.5. 18 catches and two stumpings
Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 27 wickets at 18.59
Jofra Archer (England) – 20 wickets at 23.05
Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand) – 21 wickets at 19.47
Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 18 wickets at 20.61
