India vs Sri Lanka, ICC WC 2023, Today Match Prediction 02 November 2023

IND vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis

Team India is on the charge. They have won six out of six in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup so far and are sitting pretty at the top of the points table with 12 points. India’s semi-final chances now look almost certain, as they have three games remaining in the league stage. The Men in Blue 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 and are just coming off a crushing loss to Afghanistan. India will certainly fancy themselves against them, particularly because they have had the better of Sri Lanka in recent times.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

IND

W W W W W

IND

229/9 in 50.0 4.58

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India won by 100 runs 29 Oct 2023

ENG

129/10 in 34.5 3.7

IND

274/6 in 48.0 5.71

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India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets 22 Oct 2023

NZ

273/10 in 50.0 5.46

IND

261/3 in 41.3 6.29

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India beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets 19 Oct 2023

BAN

256/8 in 50.0 5.12

IND

192/3 in 30.3 6.3

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India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets 14 Oct 2023

PAK

191/10 in 42.5 4.46

IND

273/2 in 35.0 7.8

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India beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets 11 Oct 2023

AFG

272/8 in 50.0 5.44

SL

L W W L L

AFG

242/3 in 45.2 5.34

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Afghanistan won by 7 wickets 30 Oct 2023

SL

241/10 in 49.3 4.87

ENG

156/10 in 33.2 4.68

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Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets 26 Oct 2023

SL

160/2 in 25.4 6.23

NED

262/10 in 49.4 5.27

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Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 5 wickets 21 Oct 2023

SL

263/5 in 48.2 5.44

AUS

215/5 in 35.2 6.09

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Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets 16 Oct 2023

SL

209/10 in 43.3 4.8

PAK

345/4 in 48.2 7.14

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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets 10 Oct 2023

SL

344/9 in 50.0 6.88

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

India Preview

Team India are on a roll and look unstoppable at the moment. It’s not just about the wins, but how they have managed to overcome all odds, all the challenges that oppositions have thrown at them, and still managed to overcome them with aplomb. They are the only team that appears to have all bases covered and have taken the home advantage in their stride.

In their previous game, India posted a modest total of 229-9 against England at Lucknow. However, their bowlers produced a phenomenal show on a wicket that was doing something to win the match for India by 100 runs. 

This team is chock-a-block with match winners. Leading the charge is captain Rohit Sharma, who was named Player of the Match in the game against England for his magnificent knock of 87 from 101 balls. He is now the team’s leading run scorer, with 398 runs in 6 games at an average of 66.33 and a strike rate of almost 120.

Not too far behind is that man, Virat Kohli. Although he was dismissed for a duck in the match against England, Kohli still has 354 runs in the competition at an average of 88.50. Moreover, Kohli loves playing against Sri Lanka and averages 62.65 against them in 52 ODIs.

Shubman Gill hasn't had a World Cup campaign worth talking about, but he is an extremely talented batter, and on this flat batting deck, we expect a solid knock from him.

India’s bowlers have been on fire in this World Cup. Jasprit Bumrah (14 wickets at an economy of 3.91 in this World Cup) has led the bowling attack superbly. He, along with Mohammed Shami, who has taken 9 wickets in just two matches, have helped pick up early wickets and put the opposition under tremendous pressure. 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 take wickets at crucial junctures. 

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

India Actual Playing XI:

Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Lokesh Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka Preview

Sri Lanka’s campaign hasn’t gone according to plan. Their loss to Afghanistan in their previous game has pushed them to the sixth place. What’s worse, their net run rate now stands at a poor -0.275.

Sri Lanka have 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.

Sadeera Samarawickrama has been their most successful batter in the competition, scoring 331 runs in 6 innings at an average of 82.75. He has looked consistently good and will enjoy this surface.

Another batter to watch out for is Kusal Mendis. He has failed in the last three matches, but this batting beauty of a wicket should allow him to play his strokes freely and put up a big score.

Opener Pathum Nissanka has also been among the runs and a solid start is expected from him.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers haven’t been consistent, and that has cost them. Yes, it’s true that they haven’t got a settled bowling combination due to injuries, but the likes of Maheesh Theekshana (3 wickets at an average of 76 in 5 innings) have been disappointing.   

The one bowler who has left a mark is Dilshan Madushanka. The young fast bowler has been among the highest wicket-takers of the competition, with 13 scalps in 6 innings at an average of 24.46. 

Kasun Rajitha has been on the expensive side but has also managed to take 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

Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:

Maheesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Angelo Mathews

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium is a batting beauty. The ball comes on to bat nicely and batters can start hitting through the line once they played a few balls. Fast bowlers won’t get much help here, but spinners will get some turn 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 make merry. 

The weather in Mumbai will be very warm during the day and humid in the evening. 

IND vs SL Pitch Report

The average first innings score at the Wankhede Stadium is 256. In this World Cup, the team batting first in this venue has posted totals of 399-7 and 382-5, respectively. The highest total posted at the venue is South Africa’s 438-4 against India in 2015. The average runs per over at the Wankhede is 5.23. The team batting first in this match would be looking to set a target of around 320–340 runs.

Toss: To Bat

Both matches played at the Wankhede Stadium in this World Cup have been won rather comfortably by the team batting first. So, it’s very likely that the tam winning the toss will bat first in this match.