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Queen sends message to World Cup finalists

Published: 15 Jul 2019 - 12:17 am | Last Updated: 16 Nov 2021 - 06:57 pm
England's Jos Buttler (L) and England's Jofra Archer celebrates after they win the super over to win the 2019 Cricket World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on July 14, 2019.  AFP / Paul Ellis

England's Jos Buttler (L) and England's Jofra Archer celebrates after they win the super over to win the 2019 Cricket World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on July 14, 2019. AFP / Paul Ellis

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Buckingham Palace released a statement from Queen Elizabeth II after the final.

"Prince Philip and I send our warmest congratulations to the England men's cricket team after such a thrilling victory in today's World Cup Final.

"I also extend my commiserations to the runners-up New Zealand, who competed so admirably in today's contest and throughout the tournament."