IND vs SL Live Score: Team India is all set to face Sri Lanka in Match 33 of the ODI World Cup 2023. They have won six out of six matches in the ODI World Cup 2023 so far & are sitting on top of the Points table with 12 Points. India’s semi-final chances now look certain as they have three matches remaining in the league stage. The Indian team will next take on Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 2. The Lankan Lions haven’t had the best of campaigns & are marching into this clash on the back of a crushing loss to Afghanistan. They will hope to get back to winning terms by defeating India in this fixture. India will have an edge over Sri Lanka as they have had the better of Sri Lanka in recent times.
IND vs SL TEAMS PREVIEW
India Preview
Indian team is breathing fire as the Men in Blue have won all six matches they have played so far. It’s not just about wins but how they have managed all the odds & overcome challenges to emerge victorious. They are the only team to have covered all the bases & have taken the home advantage to the fullest.
In their previous clash against England, they posted a total of 229-9 in the allotted 50 overs. But then their ace bowlers came into the picture and outclassed them to clinch a massive 100-run win. Captain Rohit Sharma who has been named as the Player of the Match against England after his marvelous 87 run knocks off 101 balls will continue to be their biggest bet. He is also the leading run-scorer with 398 runs in 6 games at an average of 66.33 and a strike rate of almost 120.
Another gem of the Indian team, Virat Kohli who has 354 runs at an average of 88.50 in the tournament will be another player to watch out for. Kohli enjoyed a blistering average against Sri Lanka by scoring a 62.25 average in 52 ODIs. Gill who didn’t have a good time so far in the tournament will aim to bounce back in this fixture.
Coming to the bowling lineup, Jasprit Bumrah who has 14 wickets at an economy of 3.91 in ODI World Cup 2023 will be the player to watch out for. Bumrah along with Shami has taken 9 wickets in just two wickets and will be another bowler to watch out for India. The spin bowling duo of Kuldeep Yadav (10 wickets at 4.50) and Ravindra Jadeja (8 wickets at 3.75) have kept up the pressure in the middle overs and keep taking wickets. This pitch might not assist them much so they might go for a few runs. But they have the ability to grab crucial wickets at important points.
India Predicted Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka’s campaign is not an ideal one, as they are marching into this clash on the back of a loss to Afghanistan which has pulled them down to sixth place. Sri Lanka’s NRR stands at a poor -0.275. Lanka has undoubtedly been hurt by a spate of injuries to key players. However, they haven’t performed well as a unit, barring that match against England.
Samarawickrama has been the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka amassing 331 runs in 6 innings at an average of 82.75. The batter has looked consistent & will continue to deliver on this batters’ friendly pitch. Another player to watch out for Lnakans is Kusal Mendis. Though he hasn’t performed with the willow in the last three matches, his ability as a batter allows him to play his strokes easily & put up a big score on board.
Opener Patthum Nissanka has been among the scorers & has led the team to a solid beginning. Sri Lankan bowlers haven’t been consistent & has cost them much. Yes, it’s true that they haven’t got a settled bowling combination due to injuries, but the likes of Mahesh Theekshana (3 wickets at an average of 76 in 5 innings) have been disappointing. The only bowler who could create a mark is Dilshan Madushanka. The ace pacer has been among the highest wicket-takers of the competition, with 13 scalps in 6 innings at an average of 24.46.
Rajitha has been among the expensive side but has also managed to scalp crucial wickets. The Lankan bowlers might struggle against the Indian batting lineup, but if Madushanka and Rajitha can take some early wickets, they can put pressure on the home side.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
IND vs SL Pitch & Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium is batter-friendly with the ball coming on the bat nicely & batters making strokes easily. Fast bowlers can’t get much assistance on this pitch but spinners will surely get during the middle overs. However, it’s the batters who will dominate the contest. Expect a flurry of fours and sixes, particularly in the first innings. If dew sets in early, the chasing side too will reap the benefits of the condition. The weather in Mumbai will be very warm during the day and humid in the evening.
The average first innings score at the Wankhede Stadium is 256. In this World Cup, the team batting first in this venue has posted a total of 399-7 & 382-5. Thus the team batting first in the contest would aim to post a huge target on board.
Toss: To Bat
Both the matches at the Wankhede Stadium in the ODI World Cup 2023 have been won by the team batting first. Thus the team winning the toss should opt to bat first in this fixture.
IND vs SL Winning prediction
India & Sri Lanka have met nine times earlier & have won four matches each. However, recently India has overpowered Sri Lanka in almost every department. In five recently played ODI matches, India has overpowered Sri Lanka in all five fixtures. The last time these two teams met was the Asia Cup 2023 Final, which India won by 10 wickets after shooting Sri Lanka out for just 50.
Team India is looking like the most complete team & will start favorite to win this clash. They have so far won all the matches & have the ability to overshadow Sri Lanka in the upcoming fixture. We think India will win the fixture & will pass exams with full marks.
India is the favorite to win this match
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