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Indian captain Rohit Sharma opens up on DRS discussions among the group. He revealed that he blindly trusts KL Rahul and the bowlers as they've been brilliant with their decisions in the tournament so far. KL Rahul has not only been magnificent with the gloves but also with his decisions while being asked for a review by his teammates.

"I have left it to the bowler and the keeper (whether or not to take a review) to make that decision for me, and I gotta find the individuals I can trust and I know it can go the other way as well. We got one right and one wrong today," said Rohit in teh post-match presentation today.

Rohit Sharma said, "I've left the DRS call on bowlers and KL Rahul. I know I can trust them, especially KL. He's been brilliant". pic.twitter.com/2Y1MF3SgRi

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2023

"Our bowling is in good shape and with the kind of rhythm (talking about the form of the pacers) that we are in, everyone is enjoying and everyone is happy for each other's success and more importantly, we are bowling as a unit and that's the result you are getting to see. I always try to bowl in good areas and be in good rhythm. In big tournaments, once the rhythm goes away, it's very tough to get it back. I always focus on hitting the good areas and length. Very happy (on becoming India's leading wicket-taker in World Cups) It's very important to be in rhythm in white ball cricket and hit the good areas. If you hit the good areas with the new ball you will get assistance off the pitch and for me length matters a lot. The kind of support we get from the crowd, I want to thank each and every one of them. We also get a lot of support whenever we travel outside India as well. The dressing room is in a very good space," Shami said.

Thank you for joining us on yet another thrilling day. What a win for team India. Alright, that's that then, see you all tomorrow!

"I am very disappointed with the team's performance, with myself also. They bowled really well, little bit of seam movement under lights as well. Unfortunately, we lost the match. I wanted to bowl first because I felt the wicket would be slow in the first half. Madushanka bowled really well and we missed taking chances from Virat and Gill and sometimes those moments could change the game. Our bowlers did well in the middle overs. They bowled really well in the first 6 overs, and I think they deserve all the credit tonight. We have another 2 games and I hope we come back strong in the next game," Mendis said.

"Very happy knowing that we have officially qualified now. Been a good effort from the squad, when we started off in Chennai. This was our goal, to qualify first and then obviously to be in the semis and the finals. The way we approached these 7 games, it was quite clinical. Everyone put in the effort and a lot of individuals have put their hand up. Was a good challenge to put runs on the board, and that's the kind of template you gotta have when you want to score that many runs. 350 on any pitch is a very good score and a lot of credit to the batting unit for taking us to that score and the bowlers did the job obviously. Shreyas is a very strong (in his mind) lad and today, as you saw, he went there and did what he is exactly known for and that is what we expect from him. Showed that he is ready to take the challenge that is in front of him and Siraj is another quality bowler for us and if he does that (making the new ball talk) things look different for us. He (Siraj) has got a lot of skills when he is operating with the new ball. Even Surya, for that matter, got us some crucial runs in the back end of the last game. To put in a performance back-to-back against England and now today, shows the quality of the seamers and if there is something in the conditions, they are quite lethal. All in all, it was pleasing to watch (bowlers dominating proceedings) and I hope they continue to do it that way. I have left it to the bowler and the keeper (whether or not to take a review) to make that decision for me, and I gotta find the individuals I can trust and I know it can go the other way as well. We got one right and one wrong today. They (South Africa) are playing some good cricket, and so are we. It's gonna be a great spectacle for the people out there and People of Kolkata are gonna enjoy that game," Rohit said.

India beat Sri Lanka by a whopping 302-run margin. Indian bowlers made Sri Lanka dance to their tune after a relentless bowling display. Mohammed Shami picked up yet another fifer, and his gesture with the ball on his head went viral. After the game, Shubman Gill revealed the reason behind the funny celebration. 

Shubman Gill said, "Shami gesture was for our bowling coach that's because he doesn't have any hair on his head". pic.twitter.com/99XQt4zOgp

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2023

50 by SL, Colombo RPS 2023 *
55 by SL, Mumbai WS, today*
58 by BAN, Mirpur 2014
65 by ZIM, Harare 2005
73 by SL, Trivandrum 202

4 - Mohammed Shami
3 - Javagal Srinath
3 - Harbhajan Singh

43 vs SA, Paarl, 2012
50 vs IND, Colombo RPS, 2023
55 vs IND, Mumbai WS, today*
55 vs WI, Sharjah 1986
67 vs ENG, Manchester 2014
73 vs IND, Trivandrum 2023

"The way they were bowling we were anticipating wickets. Siraj is always fired up. They were sensational. Has made job easier for us. I am the kind of person who doesn’t get nervous. I look to tackle it my own way at the start. Not full fitness. I am four kilos down from dengue in terms of mass and muscle weight. Honestly the discussion was to play in a compact manner. The odd ball was seaming. Hit the balls in our areas. You couldn’t get into a shell. Looked to put the pressure on the bowlers. I felt in the previous matches I got starts expect the last one. Sometimes you play a good shot and it goes to the fielder. We thought about rotating the strike today. I honestly don’t think it was a 400 wicket. We batted well to get 350. Shreyas was the key today. He batted superbly. That’s our bowling coach he (Shami) was gesturing," Gill said.

𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙎! 🙌#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 becomes the first team to qualify for the #CWC23 semi-finals 👏👏#MenInBlue | #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/wUMk1wxSGX

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka are all-out for 55 runs as India won the match by 302 runs. MASSIVE VICTORY FOR THE MEN IN BLUE! 

Sri Lanka are 51/9

Remember the name, Mohammad Shami🥵#INDvSL #ICCMensCricketWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/f5onWXHoR5

— depressed ICT devotee (@Aatmanirbharboi) November 2, 2023

ALEXA PLAY DIL JASHN JASHN BOLE as Mohammed Shami picked up a five-for in Wankhede. Kasun Rajitha departs for 14 runs as Sri Lanka are 49/9 after 18 overs.

Angelo Mathews is the only batter (in first eight wickets) to cross two runs for Sri Lanka in Mumbai.

This is crazy! pic.twitter.com/APYzqqKysa

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka are 43/8

Sri Lanka are 42/8 after 16 overs. They are finally batting well!

Mohammad Shami top the list with 44 wickets 🙌 !!!!!!!

THE UNSTOPPABLE SHAMI🔥!!!!!!! #INDvsSL #INDvSL #CWC23INDIA #Shami pic.twitter.com/UoyErMDwvu

— CRICK info..... (@Prangya48501179) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka are 37/8 after 15 overs.

Sri Lanka are 36/8

SRI LANKA LOSE THEIR EIGHTH WICKET AS MOHAMMED SHAMI PICKED UP HIS FOURTH WICKET! SRI LANKA ARE 29/8. OH, MY GOD!

Seven runs off the over as Sri Lanka are 29/7 after 13 overs.

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul got involved in a hilarious banter after India's successful review to pick up the wicket of Dushmantha Chameera. The ball just hit the gloves of Chameera but the on-field umpire gave not out. Rahul immediately called for a review and the umpire was forced to change his decision. 

K L Rahul seeing after his review getting right was really 😂😂. He has been top notch in Review & Wicket Keeping.#INDvsSL #INDvSL #IndiavsSriLanka #PAKvsNZ #MrDependable #INDvSL #SriLanka #IndianCricketTeam #CWC23 #AskStar #ShreyasIyer #viratkholi #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/zOJhcbEzKv

— Ganesh (@me_ganesh14) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka are 22/7

Mohammed Shami picked up the wicket of Dushmanta Chameera as he walked back on duck. No one was interested but KL Rahul asked to review it and the umpire had to reverse his decision after the ball touched his gloves before going to Rahul. Sri Lanka are 22/7

Sri Lanka are 21/6 after 11 overs.

Sri Lanka are 14/6 after the first powerplay. This the worst powerplay by any team in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli dances to the tunes of My Name is Lakhan during Sri Lanka's chase at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He is absolutely pumped up as Indian bowlers are demolishing the batting unit of the Lankan Lions.

Virat Kohli dancing on 'MY NAME IS LAKHAN'
No indian fan's will scroll without liking this tweet ❤️#INDvSL #siraj #viratkholi #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/ceBAPa8sHV

— X (@GoatMahi_7) November 2, 2023

Mohammed Shami is on a hat-trick as it's golden duck for Hemantha. INCREDIBLE BOWLING FROM THE PACER. Sri Lanka are 14/6. GOODNESS GRACIOUS!

Massive wicket for India as Charith Asalanka departs after playing 23 dot deliveries. He departs for one as Sri Lanka are 14/5

Sri Lanka are 14/4 after nine overs.

Siraj bowls a maiden over as Sri Lanka are 12/4 after eight overs. Some sledging as well from Mohammed Siraj but Asalanka prefers not to speak. He played 19 dot balls so far without opening his tally. Virat Kohli is pumped as well in the first slips.

Siraj having some words with Asalanka!!! #INDvsSL #INDvSL #Siraj #CWC23INDIA pic.twitter.com/5mPKYVdZmv

— CricLoverShanky (@CricLoverShanky) November 2, 2023

Seven overs gone, Sri Lanka are 12/4

Sri Lanka are 9/4 after six overs.

Mohammed Siraj breaks Kusal Mendis' bails with an absolute peach. Flashbacks and nightmares of Asia Cup 2023 all over again for Sri Lanka. Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj. No respite. 

pic.twitter.com/bo0NfowuU9

— Sanju Here 🤞| Alter EGO| (@me_sanjureddy) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka are slowing the tempo down as Asalanka plays a maiden over. They are 7/4 after five overs.

The experience of Angelo Matthews can come in handy for Sri Lanka as they are 7/4 after four overs.

Waah Bhai waah Siraj 🔥🔥#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/GPOuUPWGgF

— Suryakant Naik (@suryareplies) November 2, 2023

Skilful Jasprit Bumrah pinned Pathum Nissanka for nought.

pic.twitter.com/hgx1BNTLK9

— Sanju Here 🤞| Alter EGO| (@me_sanjureddy) November 2, 2023

W, 0, 0, 0, W, 0, W BY SIRAJ...!!!!

3 wickets in just 7 balls. This is crazy.
Siraj 🔥
Miyan with Third Wicket ⚡🥶🥵🥵🥵#INDvsSL #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/dtVG7I6j9s

— AKA®$H🇮🇳 (@AkarshT12669816) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka are four wickets down in just three runs. MOHAMMAD SIRAJ, YOU BEAUTY! Third wicket for him as Mendis walks back after scoring just one run. SRI LANKA IN DEEP, DEEP TROUBLE!

Sri Lanka are 3/3

The ball hit the pads of Kusal Mendis and Bumrah was interested to review it after the umpire gave not-out. Rohit called for DRS, despite KL Rahul's disinterest and it ended up missing the leg stumps by a long margin.

This is not ODI cricket. This is pure Test Cricket. #indianpacers #INDvSL

— Piyush Chaturvedi (@PiyusHz) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka are 2/3 after 2 overs.

Siraj and Sri Lanka....A NEVER ENDING LOVE STORY. #INDvsSL #INDvSL

— saffron (@Kt__68) November 2, 2023

Sadeera Samarawickrama departs on zero. Sri Lanka are crumbling in Mumbai. Shreyas Iyer picks up the catch as Siraj strikes for the second team. Sri Lanka are 2/3

First ball wickets for Bumrah and Siraj..
😍😍#INDvSL #ICCCricketWorldCup

— Saubhagya Shrivastava (@sobhuTweets) November 2, 2023

Mohammad Siraj takes a wicket on the very first delivery as SRI LANKA ARE TWO DOWN! THEY MEAN BUSINESS NOW!

KL Rahul is the Best Wicket keeper Right now in World Cricket. #INDvsSL #KLRahul #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/Pc3YqpbWEV

— 𝙎𝙤𝙣𝙪 ✨ (@KLfied_) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka are 2/1 after the first over.

Jasprit Bumrah is a freaking weapon of a human slingshot. #INDvSL #CWC23

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) November 2, 2023

#CWC23 #CWC2023 #INDvsSL #INDvSL #SLvsIND #SLvIND #WankhedeStadium #Mumbai #IndiavsSriLanka

Bumrah strikes on first ball itself what a way to start. pic.twitter.com/D4Pe2hapAV

— Deshraj Singh (@DeshrajH) November 2, 2023

First ball first wicket
Boom boom Bumrah🤌#INDvSL

— 𝓹𝓻𝓲𝔂𝓪𝓷𝓴𝓪 (@priyanka_19k) November 2, 2023

Pathum Nissanka departs on the very first delivery. WHAT A START FOR INDIA. INCREDIBLE! Mumbai on their feet.

Pathum Nissanka opens alongside Dimuth Karunaratne while Jasprit Bumrah has been handed the new ball. 

“I think it was a pretty good wicket to bat, the ball was coming on and there was some nice bounce. I could settle for a while and then play my shots. It was magnificent to watch (on the partnership between Gill and Kohli), the way they took the singles, twos and the boundaries, they laid the platform for us. We were told that the odd ball was stopping and holding a bit, so it was a good partnership that they had and it helped us later on,” Iyer said.

7 - Sourav Ganguly vs SL, Taunton, 1999

7 - Yuvraj Singh vs BER, Port of Spain, 2007

6 - Kapil Dev vs ZIM, Tunbridge Wells, 1983

6 - Rohit Sharma vs PAK, Ahmedabad, 2023

6 - Shreyas Iyer vs SL, Wankhede, today*

18 vs Bermuda, Port of Spain, 2007

9 vs Sri Lanka, Taunton, 1999

9 vs Ireland, Hamilton, 2015

9 vs Bangladesh, Pune, 2023

9 vs Sri Lanka, Wankhede, today*

The broadcaster does a big blunder by showing Suryakumar Yadav's face in place of Angelo Mathews while showing Sri Lanka's lineup for the game. This one must've pleased tons of memers on social media.

India finished their innings on 357 runs as Ravindra Jadeja got run out on the final ball of the innings. Nevertheless, a massive target for Sri Lanka to chase!

Mohammad Shami got run out on two runs as India are 355/7

13 runs off the over as India are 352/6 after 49 overs.

Shreyas Iyer was batting magnificently against Sri Lanka in Mumbai and, unfortunately, got out on 82 runs after hitting back-to-back sixes. He tried to clear the fence once again but Theekshana picked up an easy catch to end his stay at the crease. Athiya Shetty, who is in the stadium too was disappointed after the in-form batter got out.

Athiya Shetty 🥰🥰😂♥️ pic.twitter.com/5wU25rZAQS

— ✨ (@tarakStan999) November 2, 2023

India are 339/6 after 48 overs.

Shreyas Iyer departs after scoring 82 runs. He tried to clear the ropes again but Theekshana picked up a good catch. AND ANOTHER WICKET FOR MADUSHANKA. FIVE-FOR!

Back-to-back sixes from Shreyas Iyer. UNSTOPPABLE!

India are 320/5 after 47 overs.

India are 309/5 after 46 overs.

India are 304/5 after 45 overs.

India are 295/5 after 44 overs.

India are 288/5 after 43 overs.

Much-needed half-century for Shreyas Iyer as he was on the receiving end of multiple criticisms in the recent past. He showed positive intent, which will help him cement his spot in the playing XI in the upcoming games.

Surya kumar Yadav will be getting back spasm in next match, it is confirmed now.#INDvSL #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/driawxeJWn

— Sann (@san_x_m) November 2, 2023

Exciting to spot Shahid Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, and Soha Ali Khan among the attendees at Wankhede! 🏟️🤩#INDvsSL #INDvSL #CWC23 #ViratKohli𓃵 #ShubmanGill #Shreya#SuryaKumarYadav pic.twitter.com/k6pPx9Lk8P

— Farhan Mansuri (@_FarhanMansuri) November 2, 2023

India are 279/5 after 42 overs.

pic.twitter.com/Np01V4F9md

— Sanju Here 🤞| Alter EGO| (@me_sanjureddy) November 2, 2023

Suryakumar Yadav departs after scoring 12 runs. The on-field umpire gave not-out but Kusal Mendis was optimistic and called for the review. Madushanka picks up his fourth wicket as India are 276/5

Courtesy of Shreyas' six, India managed to hit 10 runs in the over as they are 274/4 after 41 overs.

Suryakumar Yadav finishes the over with a boundary as India are 264/4 after 40 overs.

KL Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty expressed her disappointment after the stumper-batter got out on 21 runs. The slow ball did the trick as Dushamanta Chameera picked up an important wicket in the middle.

Rahul out for 21

IND 256/4 (39.2)#INDvsSL #INDvSL #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/OSugPYyRid

— MrDeepak (@X_MrDeepak) November 2, 2023

KL Rahul departs after scoring 21 runs. Dushmanta Chameera strikes as India are 256/4

India are 255/3 after 39 overs.

India are 248/3 after 38 overs.

Virat Kohli misses out on his third century in seven matches of this season by less than 15 runs! pic.twitter.com/36HdP6vF4K

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 2, 2023

Just a single off the over as India are 240/3 after 37 overs.

Monster hit by @ShreyasIyer15 #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/95OUP7k6vn

— S GR (@SGR998111) November 2, 2023

India are 239/3 after 36 overs.

💔📷 #ViratKohli #CWC23 #INDvsSL #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/0ltXHZqI62

— Pintu Kumar (@pintu_kumar25) November 2, 2023

This one hurting more than break up 💔 😔 #ViratKohli𓃵 🙂🧎
pic.twitter.com/7b9EYHM9Sd

— 𝗔ᴊᴀʏ_ 𝗞ᴏʜʟɪ - 𝟭𝟴 . (@Ajaykumar180218) November 2, 2023

Shreyas Iyer finished the over with a cracking six as India are 225/3 after 35 overs.

Sara Tendulkar expressed her disappointment after Shubman Gill got out against Sri Lanka in Wankhede Stadium. However, she later gave a standing ovation for Gill's brilliant knock of 92 runs.

Shubham Gill got out for 92 - missed century just by 8 runs 😑
And expression of Sara Tendulkar as all of us - True love growing 😍😍#ShubmanGill #SaraTendulkar #INDvsSL #CWC23@StarSportsIndia @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/YliEPZqQ6e

— Taral Panchal (@taral_tweets) November 2, 2023

33 overs gone, India are 201/3

Big wicket for Sri Lanka Virat Kohli is gone on 88[94].
Madushanka took 3 wickets.

Kohli missed the century again today.💔#ViratKohli𓃵 #kohli #INDvsSL #INDvSL #ShubmanGill #CWC23 #BabarAzam𓃵 pic.twitter.com/jjPBGWXpAq

— Dr Crickter (@drcrickter) November 2, 2023

India are 199/3 after 32 overs.

Kohli yrrrrr🥲🥲🥲💔💔💔

Bhai 1 baar 5 run se aur 1 baar 12 run se Dill se bura lagta hai yrrrr😭😭😭#KingKohli #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/zeO4xa2jlQ

— Kumarvivekrajput07 (@Kumarvivekrajp1) November 2, 2023

Virat Kohli departs after scoring 88 runs. Massive wicket for Sri Lanka. Another unfortunate dismissal as Virat failed to decipher the slower one. He could have created history but it's Madushanka who strikes again!

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is in the house to watch the between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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End of the 31st over as India are 195/2

An innings of high quality from Shubman Gill comes to an end as he walks back after scoring 92 runs. This is the first time he has been dismissed in the 90s in his career. Madushanka picks up the wicket as India are 193/2 after 30 overs.

Another terrific over for India as 13 runs have come off that over. India are 185/1 after 29 overs.

India are 172/1

India are 164/1 after 27 overs.

Another terrific over for India as 11 runs have come off the over. India are 162/1 after 26 overs.

The heat of Mumbai is taking a toll on Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli as they both rest for some time during the drinks break. The Indian team management also arranged for a giant umbrella to shade them for a brief time.

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India are 151/1 after 25 overs.

India are 140/1 after 24 overs.

Four runs off the over as India are 136/1 after 23 overs.

India are 132/1 after 22 overs.

India are 126/1 after 21 overs.

Just one run off the over as India are 120/1 after 20 overs.

Fans are finding uncanny resemblance of Sachin Tendulkar's statue at the Wankhede Stadium with star Australia batter Steve Smith.

pic.twitter.com/WL80actEMX

— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) November 2, 2023

India are 119/1 after 19 overs.

Shubman Gill hits his second half-century off the tournament. Brings it up with a gorgeous straight drive. Positive signs ahead of the business end of the competition.

Seven runs off the over as Indi are 113/1 

Nothing, just Virat Kohli doing Virat Kohli things as he pats Angelo Mathews' posterior with the bat while taking a run.

Lmao why kohli pic.twitter.com/q49iFn3Owt

— mon (@4sacinom) November 2, 2023

India are 106/1 after 17 overs.

Another half-century for Virat Kohli. WHAT A PLAYER AND IN WHAT FORM! Mumbai is on their feet. Terrfic knock.

India are 97/1 after 16 overs. Brillant batting from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.

15 overs gone, India are 88/1

India are 82/1 after 13 overs.

Another good over for India are they are 82/1 after 13 overs.

Angelo Matthews gives away four runs in his third over as India are 72/1 after 12 overs.

Eight runs off the over as India are 68/1 after 11 overs.

India are 60/1 after 10 overs.

India are 57/1 after nine overs. Both Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill are looking to be in good touch.

India are 47/1 after eight overs.

BEAUTIFUL #INDvsSL #WorldCup2023india pic.twitter.com/tYuY6PPdHY

— Sunil Kumar (@sunilkumarcric) November 2, 2023

India are 42/1 after seven overs.

Virat Kohli seems to be in the zone. Hits four boundaries in his last six deliveries.

Two boundaries from Kohli in the over as India are 33/1 after six overs.

The physio is out as Chameera is having issues with his shoulder. Madushanka has already left the ground. Concerns for the visiting team!

Virat Kohli dropped on 10 by Chameera on his own bowling. The day is not good so far for the Indian batters. #INDvsSL #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/4d5pdpmjdK

— Rizwan 🇮🇳 (@Rizwan18Cricket) November 2, 2023

#ShubmanGill : I won’t make runs until Sara shown in the stands 🤦‍♂️

Dropped on 9 runs #INDvSL #CWC23 #INDvsSL #RohitSharma #ViratKohli𓃵 #BabarAzam #ShaheenShahAfridi pic.twitter.com/aLvS71NDGD

— SportsPundit (@_SportsPundit) November 2, 2023

It was a difficult opportunity for a pacer to take a catch on the follow up but Chameera did well but failed to grab it in the end. Too many opportunities going down as Virat Kohli survive yet again!

Five overs gone, India are 25/1.

Charith Asalanka drops Shubman Gill on eight runs. Didn't time his jump well as the ball hits his hands before falling on the ground.

The opener is taking on Dilshan Madushanka now. Back-to-back boundaries. Releases some pressure that was building on the team.

Shubman Gill pulls to his first boundary off the day. 

Another brilliant over from Dushmanta Chameera as he bowls another maiden. Virat Kohli looked to be in trouble on a couple of occasions as India are 14/1 after four overs.

Sri Lankan players are wearing blue armbands as this match is to promote UNICEF's campaign, 'One Day For Children'. Meanwhile, they are also wearing black armbands to pay their homage to Uncle Percy, Sri Lanka's superfan, who passed away earlier in the week.

Sri Lankan players to wear black-arm bands 🖤

Sri Lanka players will wear black armbands during today's game vs. India to pay tribute to the late Percy Abeysekera, the legendary cheerleader.🫡

Abeysekera was an integral part of the game of cricket in Sri Lanka and did play a… pic.twitter.com/O8e1b3OpsE

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) November 2, 2023

Second boundary for Virat Kohli. Flicks to pick up a four. Intent is clear!

Dushmantha Chameera bowls a maiden over as Shubman Gill defences all six deliveries. India are 8/1 after two overs.

#INDvSL started and Rohit Sharma get out against an Inswinger Delivery once again.
This was just an Amazing piece of inswing by Madushanka pic.twitter.com/XUq2BUFu6G

— Tayyab Raza (@tayyabraza_68) November 2, 2023

India are 8/1 after the first over. Good field placement from Kusal Mendis as India are living on the edges. 

The ball drops right in front of the fielder as Virat Kohli survives. TIGHT!

What a ball madhushanka #indvssl

— Tetracycline (@DarkKnight1283) November 2, 2023

The off-stump went for a toss as Rohit Sharma departed after scoring four runs. WHAT A COMEBACK FROM MADUSHANKA. Massive setback for the Men in Blue!

Rohit Sharma starts the proceedings with a boundary. Madushanka tried to hit his pads but Rohit just flicked to pick up a boundary.

Rohit Sharma opens alongside Shubman Gill while Dilshan Madushanka has been handed the new ball.

Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar in one frame#SLvIND #INDvSL #SLvsIND #INDvsSL #IndianCricketTeam #TeamIndia #MenInBlue #CWC23 #LankanLions #SLEmerging #ODIWorldCup2023 #ICCWorldCup2023 #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #ICCWorldCup2023 #ICCWorldCup #ICCCricketWorldCup… pic.twitter.com/ekMIbGRwhh

— Cricflip (@cric_flip) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka Mata to be played first, followed by Jana Gana Mana.

Fans are seen wearing Kohli masks in large numbers ahead of IND vs SL Wankhede 😳#INDvsSL #CWC23 #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #Kingkohli #IND #SL #India #WorldCup2023 #Srilanka #CWC #IndiavsSriLanka pic.twitter.com/MKzzaT3Jmd

— Cric Instant 🇮🇳 (@cric_instant) November 2, 2023

It is the same pitch as the ENG v SA match - 64m and 69m square boundaries, the straight boundary is at 76m. There is a bit of shine and it means that it'll not slow down as the game progresses. The challenge for the bowlers is to hit a length around 6.5-7.1 metres, a hard length which has proved difficult to get away. It's hot and the pitch is full of runs, so the captain winning the toss might opt to bat first, reckon Ricky Ponting and Michael Atherton, in their pitch report

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

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

"Would have batted first, good pitch to bat on. Obviously some assistance to start with but under lights there will be good assistance for our pacers. Great honour, great moment to lead the team (first match as as Indian captain at home ground). It's important for us to no get carried away by the performances we put in. Same team as the last game," Rohit said.

"We are going to bowl first. I think the pitch will be better for batting in the second part. Everyone did their best in the last few games. Hopefully, they will continue to do the same today. One change, Dhananjaya de Silva is not playing, Hemantha is playing," Mendis said.

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first.

The hosts India take on Sri Lanka in Wankhede Stadium tonight! A repeat of the 2011 final? The Rohit Sharma-led side will be hoping so while Sri Lanka can't afford to drop points as they are still in the race to qualify for the semi-finals.