This Grandmother’s ’Priceless' Reaction to England’s Maiden World Cup Triumph is Unmissable (Watch Video)
An old grandmother looked surprised after seeing England lift cricket’s ‘Holy Grail’ for the first time in its history. The old lady, whose video was shared on social media, was delighted after the victory and gave an Unmissable priceless reaction to it. England beat New Zealand in the final of CWC 2019.
Fans went frenzy as an entire nation celebrated England’s maiden World Cup triumph after they beat New Zealand in the final of CWC 2019 at Lord’s on July 14 (Sunday). Among all the celebrating fans was also an old grandmother, who looked surprised in seeing her beloved team lift cricket’s ‘Holy Grail’ for the first time in its history. The old lady, whose video was shared on social media, was delighted after the victory and gave an unmissable priceless reaction to it. How And Why England Won ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final Against New Zealand Despite Match and Super Over Being A Tie? Here's What Rules Say.
England beat New Zealand on count of scoring more boundaries in a thrilling final at Lord’s. The game remained a tie after the completion of a full 100 overs game and even after a super-over was played. Eventually, it was the rules – which stated that team that scored more boundaries in their innings will be declared a winner – that secured England’s first ever World Cup trophy victory. ICC Team of Tournament: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah Make it to ICC Dream Team of World Cup 2019, David Warner, Virat Kohli Miss Out.
Watch a Grandmother Celebrate England's World Cup Triumph
The Lord’s Stadium, as well as fans all around the United Kingdom, were ecstatic immediately after the results were declared and England came out winners. And among all the celebratory fans was also this old lady, who cheered England all the way and later relived the victory.
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The grandmother can be seen, in the short video clip shared, watching the final moments of the New Zealand vs England game. Then when Jos Buttler runs-out Martin Guptill in the very last delivery of the super over, she screams “he’s out.” But is still confused if England have won the World Cup. “Have we won?” she asked some of her family members present in the scene before listening to the commentary and celebrating England’s victory.
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Priceless!!
She later breaks into tears and praises Jofra Archer for his incredible bowling in the super over. But what impressed the netizens most is her priceless and lovable reaction to the win. Many praised the granny for her enthusiasm even at such an old age, while others praised her reaction to the victory.
Meanwhile, England secured their first ever men’s World Cup title in its cricketing history even as New Zealand fell a step short for the second consecutive time. Ben Stokes was named the Player of the Match for his effort with the bat that kept England alive the game, which at one stage looked gone. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was named the Player of the Tournament.
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