Veteran allrounder Chamari Athapaththu will lead Sri Lanka in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup with the island nation announcing its 15-member squad for the showpiece.
A number of new names feature in the squad named for this edition.
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.
That said, Sri Lanka has still retained its experienced core with Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva present in the roster.
Sri Lanka has been drawn in group 2 alongside hosts England, Ireland, Scotland, West Indies and defending champion New Zealand.
SRI LANKA’S SQUAD FOR WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP
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
SRI LANKA’S FIXTURES
v EnglandJune 12, Edgbaston, Birmingham
v New ZealandJune 16, Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
v West IndiesJune 21, Bristol County Ground, Bristol
v Ireland, June 23, Bristol County Ground, Bristol
v ScotlandJune 26, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Published on May 29, 2026
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