(Cricket News) India and Sri Lanka are set to face each other at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in the 33rd match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The last time these two teams faced each other in an ODI at the Wankhede Stadium, India won their second World Cup as MS Dhoni finished it off in style.

What to Expect

A lot of nostalgia will be brought up during this match as this will remind fans of the final of the 2011 World Cup. India and Sri Lanka will face each other in the 33rd match of the 2023 World Cup, 12 years after the 2011 World Cup final. India are have been the best team in this World Cup, winning 6 out of 6 matches while Sri Lanka had their ups and downs in their World Cup campaign, winning two matches while loosing four. A win for India will ensure their qualification for the semi finals, while a loss for Sri Lanka will ensure their elimination from the World Cup.

Match Timings

Match toss time: 13:30 IST (11:00 GMT)

Match start time: 14:00 IST (11:30 GMT)

Match venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 167 matches. IND: 98. NZ: 57. N/R: 11. Tied: 1.

Notable Stats

Highest Run Scorer: Virat Kohli (2506 runs)

Highest Wicket Taker: Ravindra Jadeja (27 wickets)

Weather Conditions: 32° C, Mostly Sunny

Average first inning score: 243.

Team News and Probable Playing XI

India (IND):

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk),  Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, and Dilshan Madushanka

Predictions

SpogoNews predicts India will beat Sri Lanka and remain undefeated.

See also: South Africa Extends Dominant Run with 190-Run Victory over New Zealand.