India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: IND beat SL by 302 runs, qualify for semis

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill arrive in the middle to kick-off the proceedings.

Dilshan Madushanka opens the attack for Sri Lanka.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Both teams walk out for the national anthems and we start with Sri Lanka.

Action will begin after the pre-match rituals.

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

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma and Kusal Mendis arrive for the toss, which Sri Lanka win and opt to bowl first.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli has a superb record against Sri Lanka and have so far slammed 10 ODI hundreds against them.

Interestingly, Kohli stands one ton away from matching batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's record, which stands at 49.

Can Kohli do it today?

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: So far two matches have been played at Wankhede in the ongoing World Cup, both of which have been high scoring encounters.

Batting first South Africa have almost touched 400 on both occasions, more than enough to outplay their opponents — England and Bangladesh.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: The 2023 World Cup points table has taken an intriguing turn following South Africa's commanding victory over New Zealand. This impressive win not only catapulted the Proteas to the summit of the table but also relegated the Kiwis to the fourth position. Additionally, the outcome of this match has breathed new life into Pakistan's campaign, as they now find themselves in a must-win situation in their remaining two matches. Their next challenge is a crucial showdown against New Zealand scheduled for Saturday, November 4. While Bangladesh is the only team to be officially eliminated the likes of Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are on thin nice. For New Zealand it's touch and go, whereas England and the Netherlands are virtually out.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Amid the sea of humanity around the stadium, the Indian team has arrived at the iconic venue of Wankhede to resume their World Cup victory change. But you can hardly see a thing, that's how crowded it has become. Mumbai is the cricketing centre of this country and trust this crowd to turn up in numbers. It doesn't matter of it's a Thursday or that the temperature is hovering around the 35-degree Celsius mark. They are here for the cricket.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Seems likely. We all though Ashwin would break back into the Playing XI in India's game against England at Lucknow this Sunday given the nature of the surfaces there. But surprisingly, he wasn't. Today could be his lucky day though? Why do we think so you ask? Because Rohit Sharma himself hinted at playing three spinners. If that happens and Ashwin gets a game – his first since Australia on October 8, the bowler unlikely to miss out might be Siraj. Then again, how you drop the guy who rattled Sri Lanka with a five-for in the Asia Cup final not too long ago, including a spell where he picked four wickets in one over? Jeez, we wouldn't want to be the Indian think tank at this moment.

Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, England… ALL TRIED but FAILED to stop this Indian juggernaut from running roughshod over their opponents. On current form, Sri Lanka look unlikely and against The Netherlands… not happening! Only South Africa look threatening enough to hand India their first loss of this World Cup. Do you believe so too? Drop in your vote.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka made a surprising call to leave out Dunith Wellalage from the Playing XI in their previous two games against England and Afghanistan. However, they might just be tempted to bring back the left-arm spinner for the clash against India. After all, it wasn't that long ago that Wellalage posed a significant challenge to India and its top order, recording figures of 5/40, which included wickets of Kohli, Rohit, and Rahul. In the same match, he also contributed with an unbeaten 42, almost guiding Sri Lanka to victory before running out of partners. Regardless of the pitch conditions, Sri Lanka should consider including Wellalage in the lineup purely because of his valuable all-round skills.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: While the entire nation seems obsessed to see Virat Kohli score his much-awaited 49th ODI century to equal the great man, Sachin Tendulkar. As tempting as this milestone is, there is a bigger achievement lurking around Kohli. Are you aware, that Kohli is tied with Tendulkar for the most 1000-plus runs in a calendar year (7), and needs just 34 runs to leave the legend behind for one of the freakiest and formidable batting records of all time. So yeah, if and when Kohli gets there, 34 might be a bigger number than 100.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: The trigger movement for a batter is just as crucial as any shot in their arsenal, but in Shreyas Iyer's case, it may not be as swift as needed. It's not our observation; it's the opinion of the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. The former India captain believes that Iyer's frequent dismissals to short-pitched deliveries occur because he doesn't allow himself enough time. Gavaskar suggests that Shreyas tends to play full shots off the front foot, affecting his balance. How can he rectify this? By exercising more control, which can be achieved by initiating his backfoot movement a split second earlier.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill, the leading run-scorer of 2023, the winner of the IPL Orange Cap, the man with two double centuries this year, and the world's No. 2-ranked batter, has experienced a nearly-perfect year. However, there's a "nearly" in his success story because, for some reason, he hasn't been able to replicate his purple patch in the World Cup.

Gill was forced to miss the first two games due to dengue but returned for the Pakistan match. Since then, he has scored 16, 53, 26, and 9. His dismissal against England raised concerns, with several former cricketers pointing out a possible vulnerability against the incoming ball. Is it a technical issue, though? Gill has had one of the most extraordinary years for a batter, approaching 1500 runs, so the challenge might be more mental than technical. Can he break free today?

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: The law of averages can be a rather ruthless and unpredictable factor, particularly in the context of Indian cricket. India have not put a foot wrong in this World Cup, but is it perhaps a reality check that they need at this juncture? After all, isn't it better to face it now rather than during the knockout stages?

Nevertheless, even though India's performances have been outstanding, a spot in the semifinals is not guaranteed yet. Reflecting on the 2011 World Cup, India had its share of ups and downs, suffering a defeat against South Africa as their only loss in the tournament. There's a curious similarity in these scenarios. With all these considerations, one under-par game shouldn't do Team India any harm.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma fully comprehends the gravity of the situation. Regardless of India's flawless performance with six wins in the World Cup, he is very much aware that a single hiccup, whether in the semifinals or the final, could undo a year's worth of hard work. That's why he and his team are striving to maintain a grounded perspective. While they aim to win every match, they're not getting ahead of themselves.

The weight of expectations is immense, considering that 1.5 billion people have been eagerly waiting for an ICC trophy after a decade of near misses. Rohit understands that one sub-par game and he could labelled as a 'bad captain'. On that note, tell us. What is your rating for Rohit the captain out of ten?

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka fans, you wan want to look away! We're about to some pretty scary stats around Virat Kohli your way. Did you know that Kohli has scored 10 ODI centuries against Sri Lanka already? Oh, you did? The how about this… he averages above 53 in ODIs at Wankhede. Know that too? Not bat. Ok, last one… are you aware that he averages 62.65 against Sri Lanka after batting in 50 innings with a highest of 166 which came earlier this year? Well, if you do then good luck, and if you don't… err, nothing changes. Just hope he has an off day else SL can kiss their World Cup goodbye.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Mumbai's recent air pollution issues have garnered significant attention. Even Rohit Sharma, a Mumbai native, was shocked by the deteriorating air quality in India's bustling metropolis. He voiced his concerns about playing in such conditions, emphasising the importance of safeguarding everyone's future. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in certain areas of the city has exceeded 250, raising alarm bells. And to ensure safety, the BCCI has taken steps to mitigate pollution by banning the use of firecrackers in today's game, a move that received praise from none other than the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka head coach, Chris Silverwood, has a lot to contemplate due to his team's disappointing performance in the World Cup. One thing he is certain of though is his desire to have a pace-bowling line-up similar to India's, comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj. The three quicks have been the architects of India's success with the ball, complemented by Kuldeep Yadav, and have played a significant role in their dominant campaign at the CWC. Silverwood expressed his admiration for India's formidable fast-bowling attack, indicating that any team would aspire to have a similar attack. And why not?

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Angelo Mathews has proven to be a valuable addition to Sri Lanka, stepping in for the injured Dasun Shanaka. He impressively claimed 2/14 against England during his ODI comeback and seemed to be in great rhythm. However, Mathews faces a real test today against a team he has waged battle against many times in the past. In their last World Cup clash in 2019 at Headingley, Mathews displayed his prowess by scoring a century, being Sri Lanka's last-man standing. Yet, today, it's not just his batting but his bowling that will be under the spotlight, particularly from India and Rohit Sharma. Mathews has dismissed Rohit 7 times in ODIs, but considering the remarkable form the India captain is currently in, it might require a herculean effort from the veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder to get the better of him the 8th time.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Perhaps India's only miss of this World Cup so far has been the fact that Shreyas Iyer hasn't quite hit the straps. He has shown signs of promise with an unbeaten half-century but his bane – the short ball – has continuously troubled him. New Zealand exploited that weakness and England followed suit. With Surya adapting to No. 6, the axe may fall on Shreyas once Hardik returns. Iyer is possibly aware of it, which he why he spent two hours in the nets the day before batting mostly against short pitched stuff. Pacers Shami, Bumrah and Siraj had a go at him, and as did Team India's throwdown specialist. Iyer's numbers are brilliant at No. 4 but in this team where there is no shortage of competition, Shreyas needs to hit the ground running before it's too late.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka may have skidded off in this World Cup, but there's been no shortage of individual brilliance. Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha have combined to pick 21 wickets and Sadeera Samarawickrama has raced away to 333 runs from 6 innings at an average of 82.75. In fact, Samarawickrama and Kusan Mendis have been quite exceptional for Sri Lanka this entire year, with 867 and 808 runs respectively. Both were in stunning form during the Asia Cup en rote to Sri Lanka's run up to the final and the team and fans will have their hopes pinned on their shoulders.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: It lasted a total of 121 deliveries and three hours in total. The occasion was the Asia Cup final in September where India absolutely steamrolled Sri Lanka, by first dismissing them for 50 – their second-lowest total in ODIs – and then knocking the target down in 6.1 overs and winning by 10 wickets. However, it's worth mentioning that the Super 4 game played between these two teams earlier in the tournament was nearly an edge-of-the-seat thriller. This is precisely the level of intensity Sri Lanka will be hoping to replicate, with the ambitious goal of not only delivering a thrilling contest but also being the first to hand India a defeat in the World Cup.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: 1996 World Cup winners Sri Lanka haven't had the greatest World Cup campaign to be honest. With two wins from six matches, their semifinal hopes are dangling by a thread. Today's fixture against India pretty much a do-or-die affair as a loss here would push them on the brink of elimination. Sri Lanka began with a hat-trick of defeats – against South Africa, Pakistan and Australia – before pulling one back against the Netherlands and the reigning World Champions England. But what followed was an a defeat to Afghanistan that not many saw coming. Furthermore, their World Cup run hit another roadblock when Dasun Shanaka was ruled out, and even though Angelo Mathews came in as a replacement, it was all a bit too late. India start favourites in today's game, but as Rohit mentioned, Sri Lanka won't be a cakewalk.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: As India face off against Sri Lanka in the World Cup today, the towering figure of Sachin Tendulkar and his lifelike replica will grace the occasion. Tendulkar, who was immortalized just yesterday at the Wankhede Stadium with the unveiling of a colossal 22-feet-long statue, holds a special place not only in the world of cricket but also in the heart of Mumbai. This grand statue now stands proudly adjacent to the stand named in his honour, and the Master Blaster himself is expected to be present at the venue that has bestowed so much upon him and Indian cricket.

As India's World Cup campaign unfolds in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma acknowledged that he and the team have yet to get a close and personal look at this remarkable sculpture. What could be a more fitting way to experience it than with the great man himself and his magnificent carving watching over the proceedings? Along with a mix of 'Sachin-Sachin' and 'India-India' chants.