Watch: Euphoric reactions of British grandma to England's historic World Cup triumph
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The English fans couldn't contain their excitement as their team lifted the World Cup after a 44-year long wait and the celebrations still don't seem to have come to an end
England won the World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand in a Super Over after a nerve-shredding final ended in a tie at Lord's on Sunday.
After Eoin Morgan's side finished on 241 all out in pursuit of New Zealand's 241-8, the match was forced into the Super Over, which was also tied and Morgan's side triumphed on boundary count during the match - 26 to 17.
The English fans couldn't contain their excitement as their team lifted the World Cup after a 44-year long wait and the celebrations still don't seem to have come to an end.
One such ecstatic fan is Twitter user Gwen's (@gwenfs1) grandmother, who's video celebrating the triumph has become viral on Twitter.
Please enjoy this video of my grandmas reaction to England winning cricket world cup🤩 #CWC19Final pic.twitter.com/EH1bOae9v8
— Gwen (@gwenfs1) July 14, 2019
The video shows Gwen's grandmother watching the England cricket team lift their maiden World Cup title.
Her reaction to the win is priceless and shows what the triumph meant to them.
The video has received thousands of comments appreciating the elderly fan's passion for the game of cricket.
I can tell by the way the boy kissed her cheek that this is a lovely family ❤️
— Chris Hughes (@chrishughes_22) July 14, 2019
Few things in life evoke emotion like sport does x
— Graham Miller (@HarlequinOst) July 14, 2019
Awesome 😂🤣 absolutely love this and your grandma. Well done on capturing this 😄👌🏽
— Kelly Holmes (@damekellyholmes) July 15, 2019
Awww she is such a darling
— Being Sarika (💯% follow for follow) (@Maango_maan) July 15, 2019
She is so sweet. So happy for England today. What an amazing game. Congratulations.
— Sanjukta Basu (@sanjukta) July 14, 2019
This is so beautiful. Brought a wee tear to my eye. ❤❤❤❤
— Dave Foxx (@jazzfoxxy) July 15, 2019
England now warm-up for the Ashes beginning August 1.