Sri Lanka A balanced 15-member squad has been announced for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026Once again expressing his confidence in the experienced captain Chamari Athapaththu As they prepare for a challenging campaign England and Wales. The team is a combination of established international artists alongside a number of emerging talents, reflecting the team’s ambition to make a significant impact on the global stage.
With the tournament approaching, Sri Lanka will be keen to build on their recent success and maintain their winning streak at one of the biggest events in women’s cricket.
Many players are set to participate in the World Cup for the first time
The most special thing about Sri Lanka’s selection is that it has included many players who are ready to experience the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time. Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushini Nuthayangana, Sugandhika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kavya Kavindi, Malki Madara And Mithali Ayodhya All have made their place in the team and are ready to make their debut in the World Cup.
His selection signals Sri Lanka’s commitment to developing the next generation of cricketers while maintaining a competitive balance within the team. New faces will get the opportunity to learn alongside experienced campaigners and contribute on the biggest stage of women’s cricket.
Experienced corps to support Chamari Athapaththu
While youth form a large part of the squad, Sri Lanka has also retained a strong group of experienced performers. Athapaththu will once again take up the leadership responsibilities and will remain the team’s most influential player with both bat and ball.
The captain will get support from experienced names like Hasini Perera, Harshita Samarawickrama And Nilakshika Silva. Meanwhile, the all-rounder Kaveesha Dilhari And Vishmi Gunarathne He is expected to play a key role as Sri Lanka looks to compete against some of the strongest teams in the world.
The selectors have opted for a combination of experience and youthful enthusiasm, hoping that this mix can help the team achieve greater consistency throughout the tournament.
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Tough group stage awaits
Sri Lanka have been placed in Competitive Group 2 along with the hosts Englanddefending champion New Zealand, West Indies, ireland And scotland.
Their campaign begins with a challenging opening match against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham on June 12. They will then face New Zealand in Southampton on June 16 and then West Indies and Ireland in Bristol on June 21 and June 23 respectively. Their final group-stage match will be against Scotland in Manchester on 26 June.
Having never progressed beyond the group stage in the Women’s T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka will view the 2026 edition as a valuable opportunity to create history. With Athapaththu leading a talented mix of experience and youth, the island nation will be determined to challenge the tournament veterans and make it to the knockout rounds.
Sri Lanka squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imisha Dulani, Neelakshika Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nutyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kavya Kavindi, Malki Madara and Mithali Ayodhya.
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