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India is flying high with an unblemished record, having secured six convincing victories and comfortably occupying the top spot in the standings. They are on the verge of securing their place in the tournament's knockout stage. A seventh consecutive win would not only solidify India's presence in the crucial phase of the competition but also provide them with an opportunity to fine-tune their team and set their sights on a first-place finish.
Sri Lanka, initially considered a potential surprise package in the tournament, had reached the final of the recent Asia Cup on their home turf. However, their resounding defeat to India in that final match, where they were bowled out for a mere 50 runs while India achieved the target with all 10 wickets in hand in just 6.1 overs, is likely etched in their memory.
In the past, India has dominated their encounters, winning the previous match at the same event and all three One-Day Internationals when the two teams clashed in January of this year. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that the Sri Lankan lineup is expected to undergo some changes for this upcoming match.
Sri Lanka has been plagued by injuries both before the tournament began and during its course, with captain Dasun Shanaka, Lahiru Kumara, and Matheesha Pathirana all ruled out. Despite these challenges, the remaining squad will need to devise a strategy to pull off an unexpected victory if they wish to keep their tournament aspirations alive.
When: November 02, 2023, 2:00 PM IST
Where: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Teams
India:
India is expected to maintain the same playing XI that secured a victory against England in Lucknow, unless they decide to rest Jasprit Bumrah, a decision that will ultimately be left to the fast bowler himself. With the exception of this potential change, it appears unlikely that any other alterations will be made.
Unfortunately, Hardik Pandya is still unavailable, and he is expected to regain fitness for the upcoming match against South Africa in Kolkata on November 5, or failing that, the match in Mumbai on Thursday. As a result, the possibility of R Ashwin, a third spinner, being included in the team is slim, as the inclusion of a third spinner is typically contingent on the availability of the all-rounder Pandya, which is currently not the case.
From a tactical and strategic perspective, India aims to have their out-of-form player, Shreyas Iyer, regain his batting form so that the entire team is in good touch for the more challenging matches ahead. Iyer's recent scores have been 0, 25, 53, 19, 33, and 4. Fortunately, he will be playing at a venue known for offering consistent pace and bounce, which might work in his favor.
Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka's spin bowlers, including Maheesh Theekshana, have experienced a lackluster World Cup campaign, performing the weakest among all the teams. Collectively, they have managed to secure just five wickets with an average of 121.6, highlighting the need for them to significantly improve their performance, especially when facing a formidable team like India.
Squads:
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Kusal Perera
India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan
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all are in form don't see SL winning this.
