On November 2, Thursday, India and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the 33rd match of the World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Sri Lanka is entering this game after a loss to Afghanistan, while India is on a high, having secured victories in all of their previous six matches.
Match Snapshot:
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023, Game 33
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Time: 2:00 PM (IST)
- Watch: Star Sports channels and Disney+ Hotstar
Pitch Insights:
Wankhede is a paradise for batters. With both teams playing, high scores are anticipated. Bowling first and chasing later could be a wise strategy on this ground.
Historical Tussles:
Out of 167 clashes:
- India has won 98 times.
- Sri Lanka clinched victory 57 times.
- 11 matches had no result.
- Only 1 match ended in a tie. Their rivalry started on June 16, 1979, and they last faced off on September 17, 2023.
Possible Lineups:
India:
Rohit Sharma (leader), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
Players to Watch Out For:
- Top Batter:
Rohit Sharma of India is in excellent form, with 479 runs in his last eight outings. He could be a game-changer. - Ace Bowler:
Jasprit Bumrah from India, having secured 19 wickets in nine games, is a real threat for Sri Lanka.
Predicting the Outcome:
Considering the current form and past records, India appears to be the favorite in this encounter.
Prediction:
India likely to come out on top against Sri Lanka.
