IND vs SL World Cup 2023 Preview: Sri Lanka enters this encounter after a thumping seven-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in their previous match. In this tournament, Sri Lanka has won two games, against the Netherlands and England, respectively. However, the entire team has yet to gel on a continuous level, and they will face an uphill battle against Rohit’s men at the venue of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2011 final.
India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record, ICC World Cup 2023
IND vs SL: Who can forget the legendary night of April 2, 2011, at the Wankhede Stadium, when a 30-year-old Indian captain finished off in style and India won the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup for the first time in 28 years? The players, coaches, and style of cricket have all changed since then, but the emotions remain as India takes on Sri Lanka in Match 33 of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 on Thursday, November 2, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
India and Sri Lanka have played each other nine times in the ODI World Cups, with both countries winning four times and one match ending in a tie. Previously, Sri Lanka was a formidable force, with some dominant results against the Indian contingent. However, India has recently gained the upper hand over its island neighbors.
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Here is the list of World Cup matches between India and Sri Lanka:
- 1979, Match 9, Prudential World Cup, Manchester – SL wins
- 1992, Match 9, Benson & Hedges World Cup, Mackay – no result
- 1996, Match 24, Wills World Cup, Delhi – Sl wins
- 1996, 1st Semi-final, Wills World Cup, Kolkata – SL wins
- 1999, Match 21, ICC ODI World Cup, Taunton – India Wins
- 2003, Super Six, ICC ODI World Cup, Johannesburg – India Wins
- 2007, Group B, ICC ODI World Cup, Port of Spain -SL wins
- 2011, Final, ICC ODI World Cup, Wankhede – India Wins
- 2019, Match 44, ICC ODI World Cup, Leeds – India Wins
IND vs SL playing XI
On Thursday (Nov 2), India will face Sri Lanka in the 33rd match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra. India appears to be in good shape, with the top bowling and batting lineups. They now lead the points table with 12 points after winning all six of their games. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, ranks seventh in the points standings, with only four points from two wins in the competition.
With Mohammed Shami in the team to replace the injured Hardik Pandya, the Men in Blue gained momentum and demonstrated their ruthless bowling talents against England in their most recent match. However, given the persistent inability of players like as Shubhman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, and Shreyas Iyer to perform in the encounter, the team management may make some changes to the playing XI ahead of Thursday’s match.
If the team’s brain tank decides to rest Iyer and Siraj, they might be replaced by Ishan Kishan and Shardul Thakur, respectively. We don’t see Ravichandran Ashwin replacing any of the guys since the surface in Mumbai is going to be flat.
IND vs SL, World Cup 2023: India vs Sri Lanka probable playing XI
India (IND)
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer/Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj/Shardul Thakur
Sri Lanka (SL)
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Will Hardik Pandya play against Sri Lanka in the IND vs Sl 2023 World Cup?
Hardik Pandya, India’s all-rounder, is certain to miss Thursday’s match against Sri Lanka. He will also miss the next encounter against South Africa as he recovers from an ankle ailment. Pandya was injured during a match against Bangladesh in Pune in October and has not played since. In order to compensate for his lack of talent, India used Suryakumar Yadav and replaced Shardul Thakur with Mohammed Shami against New Zealand and England.
IND vs SL: Key Players to watch
Shubman Gill (India)
Shubman Gill has not had the finest World Cup run, scoring 104 runs in four innings. He scored a half-century against Bangladesh, but the previous match demonstrated that India requires other batters to step up if Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have a terrible day at work. The Wankhede track will play to Gill’s abilities, and he must strive to get back into the groove with a strong effort in this encounter.
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka)
Angelo Mathews is a member of Sri Lanka’s old guard. The team needs to win all of its remaining games, and Mathews is someone who can perform with both the bat and the ball to help the team begin a turnaround. He has previously pulled the team out of a rut and has a flair for grabbing wickets in the middle overs. With an average of 40.9 and a strike rate of 83.1 in 223 ODIs, he has plenty of experience to survive the onslaught that the Indian bowlers will unleash on him.
IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Team news
Shubhman Gill was expected to light up the pitch as an opening batsman, but he only got 103 runs at a low average of 26 in four appearances. What’s more, he’s been tormented by pacers and could be vulnerable to Sri Lanka’s furious new ball attack led by Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha.
In addition to Gill, Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer have underperformed for India in this World Cup. While Siraj has only taken six wickets in as many games, Iyer’s problems with the short ball have been extensively exploited by his opponents.
IND vs SL: Pitch Report
The average first innings score in 31 ODIs at this venue is 243, but a new batting surface should set the way for a high-scoring contest on Thursday.
IND vs SL, World Cup 2023: IND vs SL match details
Match: India vs Sri Lanka, Match 33, World Cup 2023
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Date & Time: Thursday, November 2, 2:00 pm IST
Frequently asked questions
What was Yuvraj score in the World Cup 2011?
Yuvraj Singh batted eight innings in nine matches during the 2011 World Cup, scoring 362 runs at a fantastic average of 90.50. He also took 15 wickets in the competition, with a 5.02 economy rate.
Who won 2011 World Cup final?
India national cricket team
How many runs did Sachin Tendulkar score in 2011 World Cup final?
| Indian Batting | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player | Status | Runs |
| Sachin Tendulkar | Sangakkara and Malinga | 18 |
| Gautam Gambhir | b Perera | 97 |
| Virat Kohli | c & b Dilshan | 35 |
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