Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.
The 15-member squad will be led by the seasoned Chamari Athapaththu, who has featured in all the previous nine editions of the tournament.
Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya
The squad features plenty of new names from the one that played at the previous edition of the tournament two years ago.
Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara and Mithali Ayodhya will all be making their maiden appearance at the Women’s T20 World Cup.
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The core of the team also features plenty of experienced campaigners with the likes of Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Nilakshika Silva complementing Athapaththu in the side.
Coming on the back of a 3-0 T20I series win, Sri Lanka will be looking to make a strong impression at the upcoming marquee tournament.
Slated in Group 2 alongside hosts England, Ireland, Scotland, West Indies and the defending champions New Zealand, the Athapaththu-led side will begin their campaign on June 12, facing the hosts in the opening fixture at Edgbaston.
Sri Lanka’s fixtures at Women’s T20WC 2026:
v England, June 12, Edgbaston, Birmingham
v New Zealand, June 16, Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
v West Indies, June 21, Bristol County Ground, Bristol
v Ireland, June 23, Bristol County Ground, Bristol
v Scotland, June 26, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
