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ICC World Cup 2019: Queen Sends Her Congratulations To Eoin Morgan-led Side
Jul 16, 2019 at 11:15 AM
In the end, it all came down to the number of fours and sixes hit by both teams. England defeated New Zealand to win the World Cup 2019 at the Lord’s cricket ground on Sunday. New Zealand players were dejected after the loss as they ended up on the losing side despite the scores being level after 50 overs and after the Super Over. Meanwhile, Queen sends her greetings to Eoin Morgan-led side.
England was declared winners as they had scored more boundaries (in the match and in the super over). While New Zealand scored 17 boundaries in total, England was far more superior in the department, having blazed 26 fours and sixes.
Chasing 16 in the Super Over, New Zealand managed 15 but England won because they scored more boundaries in the match and in the Super Over.
Congratulations, England – Queen
Even the English players sympathised with their opponents as there was nothing left to choose between the two sides. It was only the new ICC rule which separated the two teams after they played out a World Cup final for the ages.
Celebrating the victory, the Queen wrote: “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.”
A message from Her Majesty The Queen:
“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.” (1/2) #CricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/FEKsFFe40s
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 14, 2019
The Queen: “I also extend my commiserations to the runners-up New Zealand, who competed so admirably in today’s contest and throughout the tournament.” (2/2) #CricketWorldCup
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 14, 2019
Meanwhile, it comes to know that Britain’s Royal Mail postal service announced it would mark both the World Cup win and England’s victory at the 2017 Women’s World Cup with a series of special stamps.