Check out probable Sri Lanka playing XI for T20 World Cup 2024.
After clinching the trophy in 2014, Sri Lanka have failed to impress in the T20 World Cups. In the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies and USA, Sri Lanka will endeavour to be impactful and lift the coveted trophy after 10 years. On that note, let us take a look at probable Sri Lanka playing XI for T20 World Cup 2024.
- Angelo Mathews
- Kusal Mendis (WK)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Wanindu Hasaranga (C)
- Dasun Shanaka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dilshan Madhushanka
- Dushmantha Chameera
Sri Lanka playing XI for T20 WC
The opening duo of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are expected to start the proceedings for Sri Lanka. In the middle-order, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva are expected to have the responsibility.
Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga alongside former captain Dasun Shanaka will have the responsibility of finishing the innings for Sri Lanka. In the bowling department, Sri Lanka are expected to field two pacers including the likes of Dushmantha Chameera and Dilshan Madhushanka. Maheesh Theekshana will play as the specialist spinner with Hasaranga, De Silva and Asalanka also expected to over their arms.
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup squad
Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.
Travelling Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage.
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