ODI World Cup 2023: Match 33, IND vs SL Stats & Records at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

India (IND) and Sri Lanka (SL) will clash in the 33rd match of the ongoing ODI World Cup on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India entered the contest on a high after their massive 100-run victory over England in their previous match. Skipper Rohit Sharma led the way with the bat, scoring 87 while Suryakumar Yadav (49) and KL Rahul (39) also made valuable contributions.

India's bowlers then dismissed England for a paltry 129, with Mohammed Shami taking four wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav scalped three and two wickets, respectively. India have won all six matches they have played and as a result, they are currently placed at the top of the points table with a net run rate of +1.405 

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are coming into the match after suffering a disappointing defeat to Afghanistan in their previous encounter. The Lions batted first and posted a total of 241, thanks to vital contributions from Pathum Nissanka (46), Kusal Mendis (39), and Sadeera Samarawickrama (36). However, the bowlers of the Lankan Lions were unable to defend their total, with Afghanistan chasing it down with seven wickets in hand. So far, Sri Lanka have won two of the six matches in the ODI World Cup 2023 and they are reeling at the sixth spot in the points table with a net run rate of -0.275. 

IND vs SL Head-to-Head Record:

India and Sri Lanka have played 167 ODIs against each other, with India winning 98, Sri Lanka winning 57, and 11 matches ending in no result, with one match ending in a tie. In nine ODI World Cup matches between the two teams, the Men in Blue and the Lions have both won four each, while one game ended in a no result.

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:

The Wankhede Stadium pitch is a batting paradise, with short boundaries that make it easy to score runs. Pacers can also enjoy early seam movement and quick bounce up on the offer, but spinners can also be successful, especially as the match progresses and the pitch endures wear and tear with time.

Wankhede Stadium ODI Records:

In 25 ODIs played at the venue, the pacers have picked 226 at an average of 30.77, while spinners have picked 118 wickets at an average of 36.09 The teams batting first have won 13 games, while teams chasing have won 12. The average score batting first-batting score here is 256.

X-Factors for India vs Sri Lanka 

India:  

Virat Kohli has been impressive against Sri Lanka in the ODI format, scoring 2506 runs in 50 innings at an average of 62.65, including ten hundreds and eleven fifties. He will be the X-factor for India 

Sri Lanka: 

Pathum Nissanka has scored 289 runs in the last six games and has got four consecutive half-centuries in the ongoing World Cup. His form at the top will be the key for Sri Lanka if they need to go big against India. 

IND vs SL Player Battles to Watch Out For  

Rohit Sharm vs Angelo Mathews 

It will be an interesting contest to watch Rohit Sharma and Angelo Mathews face off again. Rohit has scored 102 runs at an average of 14.71 and a strike rate of 58.85 against Mathews in 20 innings, while Mathews has taken seven wickets and bowled 122 dot balls against Rohit 

Kusal Mendis vs Mohammed Siraj 

Rohit Sharma may want to bring in Mohammed Siraj to bowl to Kusal Mendis, as Mendis has struggled against Siraj in the past, scoring only nine runs in 28 balls for three dismissals at an average of 3.00 

IND vs SL Probable Playing XI 

India : 

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:

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