The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial One Day International cricket tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council. It is scheduled to be hosted by India from 5 October to 19 November 2023.

The ODI World Cup 2023 is set for an exciting clash as India takes on Sri Lanka in game 33 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 2.

Sri Lanka enters this contest on the heels of a recent loss to Afghanistan in the tournament. The 30th game saw Afghanistan secure a seven-wicket victory against Sri Lanka.

On the flip side, Team India remains undefeated in the competition, showcasing remarkable victories in all six of their matches. They are determined to maintain their winning streak against Sri Lanka.

Match Details:

Fixture: India vs Sri Lanka, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 33
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 2, 2:00 PM (IST)
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website

Pitch Report: The Wankhede Stadium pitch is expected to favor the batsmen, promising a high-scoring encounter. Opting to bowl first and setting a target could be a prudent strategy on this batting-friendly surface.

Head-to-Head Record:

Matches Played: 167
India Won: 98
Sri Lanka Won: 57
N/R: 11
Tied: 1
First Played: 16 Jun 1979
Last Played: 17 Sep 2023

Probable Playing XI:

India (IND):

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka

Probable Best Performers:

Best Batter:

Rohit Sharma (India) Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, with 479 runs in his last eight games, is in scintillating form. His consistency makes him a key figure in India’s lineup, and his performance against Sri Lanka could be pivotal.

Best Bowler:

Jasprit Bumrah (India) Ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, with 19 wickets in his last nine games, poses a significant threat to Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. His recent form suggests he could be a game-changer in this match.

Today’s Match Prediction: India is the favorite to win this encounter.

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Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Suryakumar Yadav

Sri Lanka Squad

Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Kusal Perera, Kasun Rajitha, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage

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