India is all set to face Sri Lanka in the 33rd match of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra on Thursday (November 2). Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian team is aiming for a spot in the semifinals, seeking their seventh consecutive victory in the tournament.
India currently holds a strong position in the World Cup, having won all six matches they’ve played. The Men in Blue lead the points table with an impressive 12 points, while Sri Lanka finds themselves in the 7th position with a total of 4 points.
India vs Sri Lanka match pitch report
The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium provides a balanced playing field, giving both batsmen and bowlers a fair chance. With only 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs) having been hosted at this ground, it offers ample space for cricketing action. The average first-inning score in these matches stands at 256, with no significant advantage for the team batting first or second.
The highest ever score recorded at this venue was 438/4, achieved by South Africa against India in 2015. In contrast, the lowest total registered here dates back to 1998 when Bangladesh secured a victory over India with just 115 runs on the board.
India vs Sri Lanka match weather prediction
The weather in Mumbai is anticipated to be sunny with occasional clouds and very warm conditions. According to AccuWeather, there is no chance of rainfall in Pune over the next 24 hours. Temperatures are predicted to range from 37 degrees Celsius to 26 degrees Celsius. Winds are expected to blow at a speed of approximately 11 km/hr in the south direction during the day and 9 km/hr in the north-north-east direction at night.
While there is a possibility of wind gusts reaching up to 32 km/hr during the daytime and 26 km/hr at night, they cannot be ruled out entirely. The likelihood of cloud cover stands at 18% during the daytime and 17% at night.
India vs Sri Lanka match live streaming details
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date & Time: November 2, 2pm IST onwards
Live Streaming and TV details: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar website and app
India vs Sri Lanka match squad
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/Ravichandran Ashwin
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (c, wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dinuth Wellalage/Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera