The India vs Sri Lanka match will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on the 2nd of November. No Indian can forget the match between India and Sri Lanka that took place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during the 2011 World Cup finals. In that memorable encounter, India emerged victorious, lifting the World Cup for the second time.
India, the host of the 2023 World Cup, is at the top of the points table with 6 wins in 6 matches, while Sri Lanka is currently in 7th position in the points table, having won only 2 out of the 6 matches they have played. In their most recent match, Sri Lanka endured a 7-wicket loss to Afghanistan.
In their previous encounter, India faced England and emerged victorious in a grand fashion. India batted first for the first time in their 6 matches, experiencing a challenging start with the last 3 wickets falling quickly and not many runs on the board. However, skipper Rohit Sharma came to the rescue and scored a brilliant 87 on a very difficult wicket to bat on. India set a target of a moderate 230 for England, who struggled as the Indian bowlers proved too much for them. England was all out for just 130 runs, and India won the match by a margin of 100 runs.
Match Details India vs Sri Lanka
| Match | India Vs Sri Lanka |
| Date | 2/11/2023 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai |
| Match Time | 2.00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 1.30 PM IST |
| Live Coverage | Star Sports Group, Disney + Hotstar |
India vs Sri Lanka Pitch Report
Typically, the pitch at Wankhede Stadium is known to offer assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, with an average first-innings score of 243. However, in the 2023 World Cup tournament, South Africa managed to score 399 and 382 when batting first. Therefore, we can anticipate a high-scoring game. The pitch tends to favour fast bowlers more than spinners. Additionally, there might be dew in the evening, so the winning captain of the toss may opt to bowl first.
Overall ODI Record in Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
| Total Matches | Won Batting First | Won Bowling First | Avg 1st Inning Score | Avg 2nd Inning Score |
| 31 | 16 | 15 | 243 | 201 |
India vs Sri Lanka Weather Report
Here in Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, no rain is predicted. It will be good news for fans as they can enjoy the game. As per the weather forecast the temperature will be around 29.3 degrees Celsius with 53% of humidity.
Overall India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head In ODI Matches
| Matches | India Won | Sri Lanka Won | No Result |
| 167 | 98 | 57 | 11 |
India has won all of the last 5 matches against Sri Lanka, including the Asia Cup Finals, where India defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets.
India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head In ODI World Cup Matches
| Matches | India Won | Sri Lanka Won | No Result |
| 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
India vs Sri Lanka Probable Playing 11
India Probable Playing 11
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka Probable Playing 11
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
Team India Strengths
- India’s skipper Rohit Sharma is in great form as he has scored 398 runs in his 6 matches, making him the 4th highest run-getter in the World Cup 2023 so far.
- Virat Kohli is not far behind Rohit Sharma, having scored 354 runs in 6 matches at an impressive average of 88.50.
- KL Rahul and Surya Kumar Yadav have contributed significantly with vital runs in the middle order.
- India’s bowling unit is in good shape, with Jasprit Bumrah leading from the front, having taken 14 wickets in 6 matches with an economy rate of 3.91.
- Kuldeep Yadav has picked up 10 wickets in his 6 matches, while Mohammad Shami seized his opportunity and claimed 9 wickets in just 2 matches.
Setback for India
Shreyas Iyer’s form is a concern for India as he is yet to deliver a strong performance for the team.
Team Sri Lanka Strengths
Sadeera Samarawickrama is in good form, having scored 331 runs in 6 matches, while P. Nissanka has accumulated 289 runs in the same number of matches. They need to continue scoring heavily against India, and the other batters should support them to pose a threat to India.
As far as bowling is concerned Dilshan Madushanka has taken 13 wickets in 6 matches, and he is followed by Kasun Rajitha with 8 wickets. Sri Lanka is hopeful that they will perform well against India.
Setback for Sri Lanka
It has not been a good tournament for Sri Lanka, as they are struggling even against weaker teams. All the players need to perform to their full potential to have a chance of defeating the in-form Indian team.
India vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction
India is the strong favourite to win the match, having convincingly won all 6 of their matches. On the other hand, Sri Lanka is struggling with form and injuries. Sri Lanka lost their previous match against Afghanistan, which might have lowered their confidence. According to Google’s win probability, India has an 83% chance of winning the game.
Disclaimer
This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While predicting the match outcomes, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.