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Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium will offer free popcorn and soft drinks to spectators turning up to watch World Cup 2023 matches at the venue. Wankhede Stadium has hosted two matches in the marquee tournament and is set to three more games including the first semi-final.

In the upcoming India vs Sri Lanka match at the venue on November 2, fans will get one-time free popcorn and cold drinks after showing their match ticket, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced.

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"I had proposed to provide free one-time popcorn and cold drinks to all fans who turn up to watch World Cup games. It will be for the non-hospitality area. Fans of those who come to watch the game will have to show their ticket at the designated counter. It will get stamped and free popcorn and coke will given to each fan. The MCA will bear the cost of it. We will be starting this from the India vs Lanka game and it will be done by semis. The MCA Apex members have agreed on the proposal," MCA President Amol Kale said in a statement.

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Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced free mineral water and packaged drinking water for all the spectators across all venues of the World Cup.

India stay unbeaten in the tournament with five wins in as many games. Their latest victory came against New Zealand in Dharamsala as Virat Kohli played a match-winning knock of 95 runs. Rohit Sharma-led side remains the only team in the tournament to stay unbeaten after crossing the Kiwi hurdle.

India will next take on England at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on October 29.