World Cup final: Six stats you need to know

Six interesting statistics-based facts about England and New Zealand’s ODI record, ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final at Lord’s in London.

World Cup final: Five key battles

Five intriguing head-to-head battles to look forward to during Sunday’s World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord’s in London.

Preview: The World Cup final

New Zealand’s Black Caps, ever the underdogs, may yet thrive as the outsiders when they face hosts England in the final of the World Cup at Lord’s on Sunday, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

England heavily favourites - Bookies

The bookmakers have given New Zealand little hope of going one step better than their 2015 run as they prepare to face hosts England in the World Cup final.

Guptill struggling to avoid criticism

Batsman Martin Guptill is determined to renounce a poor stretch of form by performing well in New Zealand’s World Cup final against England at Lord’s in London on Sunday.

Bayliss hushes World Cup final 'noise'

Coach Trevor Bayliss has implored England to successfully navigate the hype of being touted to win Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord’s.

Plenty questions remain over AB saga

AB de Villiers’ statement to clear the air over controversial World Cup allegations may serve as a reminder about the perils of jumping to conclusions, but there are still questions to be answered, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

AB: I did not try to force my way back

Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has broken his silence over controversial allegations that he had made himself available for World Cup selection on the eve of the tournament.

Roy avoids ban after 'f***ing embarrassing' remark

Batsman Jason Roy has avoided suspension after Thursday’s outburst during England’s semi-final against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Starc breaks World Cup record

Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath doesn’t hold the record for the most wickets at one edition of the World Cup.

Easy win over Aussies puts England in World Cup final

England booked a berth in the 2019 World Cup final after Thursday’s comfortable eight-wicket victory over Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Zondi plots consultancy role with Tahir

Cricket South Africa convener of selectors Linda Zondi is eager to retain the services of leg-spinner Imran Tahir beyond ODI retirement.

Australia rattled by Woakes, Archer

England limited Australia to a final total of 223 all out in Thursday’s World Cup semi-final at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Langer: Handscomb will definitely play

Coach Justin Langer has confirmed that batsman Peter Handscomb will be selected for Australia’s World Cup semi-final against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday.

Williamson lauds Guptill for 'significant turning point'

Captain Kane Williamson’s praise for Martin Guptill as fielder was plentiful, after New Zealand beat India by 18 runs in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford in Manchester.