The Sri Lanka cricket team announced their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad a few weeks ago. As Sri Lanka Lions are aiming for their second T20 World Cup title.The recently announced team looks lethal, with a mix of aggressive batters and plenty of bowling options, making them the dark horse of the tournament.
Since, there will be high expectations from them this time. As their last few outings didn’t go well, and they will be looking to turn things around. Take a look at Sri Lanka’s probable XI, whom we will witness in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
Probable Sri Lanka playing XI for T20 World Cup
| Position | Players | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Openers | Pathum Nissanka | Batter |
| Openers | Kusal Mendis | Batter |
| First Down | Kamindu Mendis | Batter |
| Second Down | Sadeera Samarawickrama | Wicket-keeper Batter |
| Third Down | Charith Asalanka | Batter |
| Middle Order | Angelo Mathews | All Rounder |
| Middle Order | Dasun Shanaka | All Rounder |
| Lower Order | Wanindu Hasaranga | Spin Bowler |
| Lower Order | Maheesh Theekshana | Spin Bowler |
| Lower Order | Matheesha Pathirana | Pacer |
| Lower Order | Nuwan Thushara | Pacer |
The Sri Lankan cricket team has always been known for surprising their opponents. The team is known for its strategic planning. And it seems like they have once again covered all their bases for the T20 World Cup.
On one hand, they have a handful of batters like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis. Both known for his solid technique and ability to anchor the innings. They have excellent middle-order batter like Sadeera Samarawickrama, who can possess anchoring skills and also take on the bowlers if needed. Also, spinners like Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga could become a threat, along with pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana.
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup squad
| Player | Position |
| Kusal Mendis | Batter |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter |
| Charith Asalanka (vc) | All-rounder |
| Kamindu Mendis | All-rounder |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Wicketkeeper |
| Angelo Mathews | All-rounder |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | All-rounder |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (C) | Spin Bowler |
| Dunith Wellalage | Spin Bowler |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spin Bowler |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Fast bowler |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Fast bowler |
| Nuwan Thushara | Fast bowler |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Fast bowler |
Editors pick
