2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Match 33 Preview: Key Players, Flash Strategy, Pitch and Prizes to be won.
Date: 2nd November, 2023
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 AM UTC
Key Players
IND
Batters – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami
All-Rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
SRI
Batters – Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Bowlers – Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera
All-Rounders – Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews
IND vs SRI: Pitch Report
The upcoming IND vs SRI clash at Wankhede Stadium promises to be a high-scoring spectacle. This venue has earned its reputation as a haven for batsmen, exemplified by South Africa's colossal 382/5 against Bangladesh in the last encounter here. The short boundaries only add to the batters' advantage, making it a fertile ground for powerful strokes. Wankhede's pitch tends to provide early assistance to pacers but gradually favours spinners as the game progresses. Examining the historical statistics from previous ODIs at this venue reveals a fairly even distribution. Of the 25 ODIs hosted here, 13 were won by the team batting first, while 12 favoured the chasing side. The average first innings score stands at a respectable 256 runs. Despite the tendency for teams to opt for chasing at Wankhede, recent games have witnessed a shift in strategy. The last two matches witnessed dominant performances by the team batting first, and this trend may influence both IND and SRI to consider setting a formidable target by choosing to bat first. With the evening weather offering relief from Mumbai's scorching heat and humidity, defending a substantial total could be a tempting strategy.
IND vs SRI: Head-To-Head ODI Record
In ODI cricket, India and Sri Lanka have locked horns a total of 167 times. Within this extensive rivalry, India has emerged victorious in 98 encounters, while Sri Lanka has celebrated victory on 57 occasions. There were 11 matches that concluded without a result and a solitary match ended in a thrilling tie. When it comes to the grand stage of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, these two cricketing giants have faced off in 9 matches. India and Sri Lanka share an even record, each claiming victory in 4 matches. Once again, there was 1 match that concluded without a result.
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