Sri Lanka Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup—The Complete Guide.
Sri Lanka has bittersweet memories from the 2011 World Cup in India. They are back here with a lesser experienced squad. Can they lift the trophy after 27 years?
Let’s dive right in by analyzing their fixtures.
Key Takeaways from Sri Lanka’s World Cup Schedule
- Sri Lanka begin their opening match against South Africa on October 7, 2023 and play their last group stage match against New Zealand on November 9, 2023.
- Except one, all of Netherlands’ matches are Day-Night affairs, scheduled to begin at 2 PM local time. The only day game is against Netherlands in Lucknow.
- The Lankans will play two games at Lucknow, Delhi, and Bengaluru (back-to-back) and one each in Mumbai (Wankhede), Hyderabad, and Pune.
Cricket World Cup 2023 – Sri Lanka Fixtures
| Fixture | Opposition | Date (Local Time) | Venue |
| SL vs SA | South Africa | October 7, 2023 (2 PM) | Delhi |
| SL vs Pak | Pakistan | October 10, 2023 (2 PM) | Hyderabad |
| SL vs Aus | Australia | October 16, 2023 (2 PM) | Lucknow |
| SL vs Ned | Netherlands | October 21, 2023 (10:30 AM) | Lucknow |
| SL vs Eng | England | October 26, 2023 (2 PM) | Bengaluru |
| SL vs Afg | Afghanistan | October 30, 2023 (2 PM) | Pune |
| SL vs Ind | India | November 2, 2023 (2 PM) | Mumbai |
| SL vs Bang | Bangladesh | November 6, 2023 (2 PM) | Delhi |
| SL vs NZ | New Zealand | November 9, 2023 (2 PM) | Bengaluru |
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Sri Lanka Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup: List of Sri Lanka’s World Cup Fixtures
1. Sri Lanka vs South Africa – Oct 7, 2023
SL vs SA 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Delhi
- Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SL vs SA 2023 Preview
This game will be closer than it appears. Although South Africa is in red hot form at the moment, take SL lightly at your own peril. Especially with their spinners in Delhi.
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2. Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Oct 10, 2023
SL vs Pak 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Hyderabad
- Stadium: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SL vs Pak 2023 Preview
Could be close, but at least on paper, Pakistan is ahead on this one.
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3. Sri Lanka vs Australia – Oct 16, 2023
SL vs Aus 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Lucknow
- Stadium: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SL vs Aus 2023 Preview
Lucknow. Spin. Australian middle order. Sri Lanka’s best time to put a statement in the tournament. If they win, they will be in contention for the race to the semis. If they lose, forget about it.
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4. Sri Lanka vs Netherlands – Oct 21, 2023
SL vs Ned 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Lucknow
- Stadium: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Time: 10:30 AM Local (5 AM GMT)
SL vs Ned 2023 Preview
Repeat of the 2023 WC Qualifier match? Or perhaps a repeat of the 2021 T20 WC match where the Dutch were bundled for 44?
5. Sri Lanka vs England – Oct 26, 2023
SL vs Eng 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Bengaluru
- Stadium: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SL vs Eng 2023 Preview
Malinga is not available to save Sri Lanka anymore like he did against England in 2018. Can Pathirana and co step up their game at the Chinnaswamy?A
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6. Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Oct 30, 2023
SL vs Afg 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Pune
- Stadium: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SL vs Afg 2023 Preview
A mouth watering contest. Too close to call. Rashid-Nabi-Mujeeb-Noor vs Hasaranfa-Stheekshana-Wellalage.
7. Sri Lanka vs India – Nov 2, 2023
SL vs Ind 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Mumbai
- Stadium: Wankhede Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SL vs Ind 2023 Preview
The chasing team will win.
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8. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – Nov 6, 2023
SL vs Bang 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Delhi
- Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SL vs Bang 2023 Preview
The mother of all rivalries. In the modern era, SL v Bang has lived up to the billing more than the Ind v Pak rivalry. With
9. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – Nov 9, 2023
SL vs NZ 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Bengaluru
- Stadium: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SL vs NZ 2023 Preview
At Bangalore, New Zealand’s explosive batters may overcome Sri Lanka’s bitters.
Final Thoughts
Sri Lanka should win a couple but there is too much uncertainty right now. Injuries, Shanaka’s form and captaincy, etc. We would love for Lanka to go to the semis, but it is looking unlikely at the moment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Sri Lanka Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup
Sri Lanka’s first match in the 2023 Cricket World Cup is October 7th against South Africa.
Sri Lanka will face India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
The Ind vs SL is scheduled on November 2, 2023.
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