World Cup 2023 | IND vs SL, Match 33 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Charith Asalanka need to step up his performance in the match against Indian in World Cup 2023 (Source: AP Photos)
Hot favorites and title contenders team India (IND) collide with neighbors Sri Lanka (SL) in the ongoing sixteenth edition of the World Cup. The 33rd match is all set to take place on Thursday, November 02, 2023, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 2:00 PM IST. The high-flying Indian side is undefeated so far in the campaign with six victories in as many games while the Lankan Lions have won just two in their six outings. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
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IND vs SL, 33rd Match: Venue Analysis
The surface at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has always been batting-friendly. It's a paradise for batters and it was evident in the first two games played here in this WC as South Africa crossed the 380-run mark twice. Another high-scoring fixture could be on the cards.
Wankhede Stadium ODI Records
Matches: 25
Matches Won Batting First: 13
Matches Won Batting Second: 12
Average First Innings Score: 256
Average Second Innings Score: 211
World Cup 2023 Record
Matches: 2
Matches Won Batting First: 2
Matches Won Batting Second: 0
Average First Innings Score: 390
Average Second Innings Score: 201
Highest Total Recorded: 399/7 by South Africa vs England
Lowest Total Recorded: 170/10 by England vs South Africa
IND vs SL, 33rd Match - Toss Factor
Sides batting first have managed to win both the matches played so far at this venue in the ongoing global event. The Proteas posted two huge totals of 399/7 and 382/5 in their two outings. The captain winning the toss might look to bat first and put runs on the board.
Scenario: If India Fields First
Seam bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami have been bowling exceptionally well so far in this WC. The former has snared 14 scalps while Shami has nine wickets to his name in just two outings. The duo would enjoy bowling on the Wankhede track and will look to dismiss the Lions early. The chase-master Virat Kohli, who is averaging 88.50 in this campaign, will again be the key figure if the host nation is up against a big target.
Scenario: If Sri Lanka Fields First
Left arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka has 13 wickets under his belt in six games so far in this tournament. He is the only Lankan pacer who has looked in good touch throughout this WC. The pacer will have the responsibility to trouble the Indian top-order. In the run-chase, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama will again be the crucial men for the Islanders.
IND vs SL, 33rd Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario: If Sri Lanka Fields First
Pathum Nissanka (SL)
Opening batter Pathum Nissanka is in some form in this WC. The right-hander batter has struck 289 runs at an average of 58. He has scores of 51, 61, 54, 77* and 46 in the last five innings. The Lankans will again rely on him to provide a solid start right at the top of the order if they are facing a big target.
Kusal Mendis (SL)
Skipper Kusal Mendis has an average of 45 with one century and one half-century so far in this campaign. After three low scores in the previous three innings, Mendis looked to get back amongst the runs in the last game in which he scored 39. The captain would hope to lead his side from the front by getting a substantial score under his belt especially in a big run-chase.
Scenario: If India Fields First
Virat Kohli (IND)
Sri Lanka is Virat Kohli's favorite opposition as he has smashed the most runs and most centuries against them in his decorated ODI career. The star right-handed player has one ton and three fifties so far in this WC and after bagging a duck against England last time out, Kohli is due for a big knock at the Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit Sharma (IND)
There is just no stopping captain Rohit Sharma so far in this competition. The right-handed opening batter is India's leading run-getter with 398 runs to his name at an average of 66.33 which includes one hundred and two fifties. He will again be looking to provide his side a fast and counter-attacking start if they are up against a stiff nd huge target.
IND vs SL, 33rd Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices
Shubman Gill (IND)
Youngster Shubman Gill has managed to score only 106 runs in four innings so far in this campaign. The right-handed opening batter is averaging 26.00 with one half-century. There is no doubt about his talent and potential and it looks this might be the fixture in which he goes go and plays a big significant knock.
Charith Asalanka (SL)
Middle-order batter Charith Asalanka has amassed 171 runs and is averaging 34.20 so far. The left-hander began the campaign with a solid knock of 79 against South Africa in Delhi. Since then, he has scores of 1, 25, 44 and 22 under his belt. He might be the risky but worthy pick for this contest.
