Yet, the preparation had one final test:
: India lost to New Zealand by 18 runs at Old Trafford on July 9, 2019, after the match was pushed to a reserve day due to rain. ICC Cricket World Cup - Facebook team indias preparation for world cup 2019
—ranked as the world's best ODI bowler at the time—was a cornerstone of India's preparation. The management also pivoted toward attacking wrist-spin, prioritizing the duo of and Yuzvendra Chahal Yet, the preparation had one final test: :
The Indian team management, led by coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli, began their preparations for the World Cup well in advance. The team played a series of bilateral matches against top teams, including Australia, New Zealand, and England, to get a feel of the conditions and to fine-tune their skills. The team played a series of bilateral matches