The 12th edition was again held in England and Wales. This tournament saw a round-robin format and the top four teams qualified for the semi-finals. India, New Zealand, England and Australia made it to the final four with the Men In Blue taking on the Kiwis while the Ashes rivalry was reignited with old foes -- England taking on Australia. The Kane Williamson-led Kiwis batted first and posted a formidable total of 239 under seaming and overcast conditions at Old Trafford. Rain played spoilsport and the game would be continued on the reserve day. Team India started poorly and despite some late heroics by Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni, the Black Caps made it to the final of the tournament.
At Lord's, Williamson won the toss and elected to bat first against England. The Kiwis posted a decent total of 241/8. But Ben Stokes played an innings of his life to force a tie -- a first in the World Cup final. In the ensuing Super Over, England scored 15 without losing a wicket. In reply, the Kiwis lost one wicket and would also eventually make 15 runs. But it was Eoin Morgan's men who would take the trophy on the boundary count-back rule (26-17). The Kiwis, thus, suffered yet another heartache.