A controversy has arisen on the super over rule which declared England as the winner of the tied super over, counting the no.of boundaries scored by two teams overall.

The final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 has been turned out to be one of the most unforgettable matches in the history of the game. Both the teams ended up at 241 in their allocated 50 overs and the match went for a super over. The best part of the game was there as the super over was also ended in a tie as Martin Guptill was run out when running for the winning runs.

In the end, according to the rules England were declared as the winners as they scored more boundaries than England in the 51 overs they batted.

But the rule has created a big controversy among the fans. The rule says the team with most no.of boundaries will be the winner in case the super over is tied and happened so in the final.

The argument of many is the cricket is not just a game of batting. Bowling is also a major part. So it will not be fair to consider batting only. On the other hand, England were all-out in the 50 overs and many says that should be also considered.

Some former cricketers like Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir also reacted immediately on the rule by International Cricket Council as it has made a huge difference on what all the people around the game waited for four years.

Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final. Both winners imo.

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 14, 2019

I don’t agree with that rule ! But rules are rules congratulations to England on finally winning the World Cup , my heart goes out for the kiwis they fought till the end 😥. Great game an epic final !!!! #CWC19Final

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 14, 2019

Difficult to digest this more boundary rule. Something like sudden death- continuous super overs till a result is a better solution. Understand, wanting a definite winner but sharing a trophy is better than deciding on more boundaries. Very tough on New Zealand. #EngVsNZ

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 14, 2019

The problem with rules in sports is you tend to like them depending on which side of the line you are. Rules are rules and they are made before the tournament. Nothing wrong in using boundaries as a tie breaker after the game and super over couldn't produce a result. #CWC19

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) July 14, 2019

Instead of changing @msdhoni gloves , the stupid @ICC should have changed their super over rules !!!!

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) July 15, 2019

“It’s just one of those things, hey?” shrugs Williamson in the presser, of New Zealand’s Super Over loss.

NO KANE IT IS NOT ONE OF THOSE THINGS.

They absolutely did not deserve this. Gahhhhhh. #CWC19Final

— Isabelle Westbury (@izzywestbury) July 14, 2019

If in a super over a country can win by the virtue of more boundaries then why can a country not win by the virtue of losing lesser wickets in the actual match? There is a serious problem with the your rules @ICC @cricketworldcup

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) July 14, 2019

Totally agree. Weird rule. Hope some thinking for amending is done. Also, the ‘#BatOfGod’ giving a six where only two runs were due seems bit unfair. Can ICC do something about this https://t.co/ax6lw3Gl2a

— Vipul Aggarwal (@ipsvipul_) July 15, 2019

As per ICC rules there is no value for running between the wickets, number of wickets fallen etc..
They decided champion by number of boundaries…

The big blunder… @ICC @cricketworldcup pic.twitter.com/uccK9wnbpn

— CHANAKYAN (@Chanakyan111) July 15, 2019

Not fair Not fair at all
A final should've been decided in a much much better way 🧐#CricketWorldCupFinal
ICC needs to introspect.
Kudos to #NewZealand for going this far. #England deserved it … But the result should've been more decisive.
Take a bow #KaneWilliamson 💪🏽👏🏼👍🏽🙏🏽

— T R B Rajaa (@TRBRajaa) July 15, 2019

Awwww.. heartbreaking to see the faces of New Zealand cricketers. Super over ?! And that too tie!!!! I think first time it's decided on basis of number of fours. #CWC19Final

— D Roopa IPS (@D_Roopa_IPS) July 14, 2019

Dear New Zealand 🇳🇿 u play great cricket but ICC have some other plan…..World Cup final biggest event in cricket but ICC u have decided winner with 4s…how can u……then why u wasting time…..why we wasting time….let’s we toss and decide winner who win toss…. pic.twitter.com/JiehJfEljQ

— surendra negi (@surendr63976621) July 15, 2019

Who knew that the ICC could improve on this? pic.twitter.com/PifCTHc135

— Dennis Overthrow (@DennisCricket_) July 14, 2019

The ICC have announced that in the event of a tie, the 2019 Ashes will be decided by the team that has the most fans attend the games in fancy dress

— Dennis Overthrow (@DennisCricket_) July 14, 2019

🏏This is not a good rule from ICC ,This cost world cup for NZ🏏#CWC19Final pic.twitter.com/jKilVnz04K

— Diwakara Cj (@CjDiwakara) July 15, 2019

ICC be like Roger Federer won the cup because he has won more Games compared to Djokovic.#ENGvNZ #CWC19Final #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/AyvKhLe7oN

— History of India (@RealHistoryPic) July 14, 2019

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