The pitches used for India's match against Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 14 and their clash against Australia in Chennai on October 8 received 'average' rating from the ICC.
This is Sri Lanka's first win in the tournament after having lost their three previous games.
England captain Jos Buttler chose to field first in the Cricket World Cup match against South Africa in Mumbai, with Ben Stokes returning after a hip injury.
Hardik underwent scans following the injury in Pune on Thursday and is heading to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for his recovery. India will play New Zealand in Dharamsala on October 22.
India at ODI World Cup 2023: In their four matches thus far, India have shot out Australia for 199, kept Afghanistan down to 272 for eight on a terrific batting surface, dismissed Pakistan for 191 and prevented Bangladesh from scoring more than 256 for eight.
After India captain Rohit scored 131 against Afghanistan in India's second game in New Delhi, Kohli's 48th century 103 not out off 97 balls (6x4s, 4x6s) ensured a fourth consecutive win here on Thursday.
Jadeja and Kuldeep teamed up to tame Bangladesh's batters here on Thursday, contributing to India's seven-wicket win.
When they meet each other here on Friday, Australia and Pakistan will have to regain those qualities in batting and bowling to infuse a fresh life into their World Cup campaign, which is yet to go into overdrive.
The Indian bowlers have indeed played invaluable roles in restricting each of their four oppositions – Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh – to totals that have been chased with ease.
ODI World Cup 2023: Led by a century from Virat Kohli, India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in Pune on Thursday.
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New Zealand have done well to adapt to the different conditions in the World Cup. The Black Caps, who have won all four of their games in the tournament so far, have played in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Chennai.
Borde agreed with the team management's decisions in the World Cup.
As a result of this conquest, the Black Caps remain unbeaten in the event so far, taking the top spot again with its fourth straight victory.
While Afghanistan stunned holders England by 69 runs in New Delhi on Sunday, Netherlands recorded their biggest win in the history of the game when they shocked South Africa by 38 runs in rain-curtailed affair in Dharamsala on Tuesday.
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The 38-run win was Netherlands' first against a Test playing nation in World Cup history.
While the Kiwis would look to keep their unbeaten run going in the tournament, Afghanistan, who shocked England by 69 runs, would be keen to create another big upset and put their campaign firmly on track in the showpiece event.
Netherlands scored 245 for eight after South Africa opted to bowl in the rain-hit match. In reply, South Africa were all out for 207 in 42.5 overs.
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Five-time champions Australia injected some life into their moribund World Cup campaign with a comprehensive five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka on October 16.
With three convincing wins under their belt, India have made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign. India defeated Australia by six wickets in their tournament opener, before registering emphatic eight and seven-wicket wins over Afghanistan and Pakistan to sit on top of the points table.
As the Proteas take on the Netherlands in this hilly paradise on Tuesday, the perennial under-performers and 'chokers' have shown in the last two games their determination to go the distance in the tournament.
.Leg-spinner Zampa claimed four wickets as Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 209 despite half-centuries by Kusal Perera (78) and Pathum Nissanka (61).
Opting to bat, Sri Lanka were off a great start with openers Pathum Nissanka (61) and Kusal Perera (78) adding 125 runs in 22 overs.
