The use of DRS was an important aspect of this tournament as it determined the fortunes of different sides.

Rating the captains according to their DRS usage in 2019 World Cup

In the 12th edition of the championship the hosts, England scripted a fairytale by winning the title for the first time. All their hard work in white-ball cricket over the last four years paid dividends. On the other side, New Zealand suffered heartbreak after reaching extremely close to the finish line. All in all the game served the purpose of getting the ODI format the required charm.