New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill is consoled by teammates and opposition players after he was run out in the super over of the ICC World Cup final between Engalnd and New Zealand.

World Cup final best and worst day of my cricketing career: Guptill

Every week after New Zealand’s heartbreaking World Cup loss, a gutted Martin Guptill on Tuesday stated the summit conflict in opposition to England on the Lord’s was each the “best and worst day” of his cricketing profession. Hosts England lifted their maiden World Cup owing to a superior boundary rely after Guptill was run-out off the final ball of the Super Over.

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“Hard to believe it’s been a week since that incredible Final at Lords. I think it was both the best and worst day of my cricketing life! So many different emotions, but mainly proud to represent New Zealand and play for the Black Caps alongside a great group of mates. Thank you to everyone for all your support, it has been amazing,” Guptill wrote on his Instagram web page. 

He additionally posted an image of himself being consoled by his team-mates and English participant Chris Woakes after the final ball of the sport.

Guptill was concerned the one of many turning level’s of the ultimate at Lord’s. It was his throw from the deep that raced to the boundary ropes after being deflected of a diving Ben Stokes’ bat within the final over of English innings.

The swashbuckling batsman, who was the very best run-getter within the 2015 version, struggled with the bat this World Cup. However, the 32-year-old compensated together with his sensible fielding all through the event. In the semifinal in opposition to India, he effected the very important run-out of Mahendra Singh Dhoni that tilted the match drastically in New Zealand’s favour.

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