Sri Lanka has announced a balanced 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which includes experienced captain Chamari Athapattu But once again confidence has been expressed, because they England and Wales Ready for a challenging campaign. The squad features a mix of established international players as well as emerging talent, reflecting the team’s ambition to make a significant impact on the global stage.
As the tournament approaches, Sri Lanka are keen to build on recent success and maintain their winning streak in one of the biggest events in women’s cricket.
First World Cup experience for many players
A key feature of Sri Lanka’s selection process is that it includes a number of players who are going to experience the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time. Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratna, Kaushini Nuthayangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kavya Kavindi, Malki Madara And Mithali Ayodhya Has earned a spot in the team and is set to make his World Cup debut.
Their selection reflects Sri Lanka’s commitment to developing the next generation of cricketers, while maintaining competitive balance within the team. New faces will get the opportunity to learn alongside experienced players and contribute on the biggest stage of women’s cricket.
Experienced players to support Chamari Athapattu
Although young players play an important role in the team, Sri Lanka also maintains a strong group of experienced players. Athapattu will once again take up the leadership responsibilities and will remain the team’s most influential player in both batting and bowling.
The captain is supported by experienced names like Hasini Perera, Harshita Samaravikram And Nilakshika Silva Will be done by. Meanwhile, the all-rounder Kavesha Dilhari And Vishmi Gunaratna He is expected to play a key role in helping Sri Lanka compete against some of the strongest teams in the world.
The selectors chose a combination of experience and youthful enthusiasm, hoping that this mix would help the team achieve greater consistency throughout the tournament.
face tough group stage
host sri lanka Englanddefending champions New Zealand, West Indies, ireland And scotland Placed in Competitive Group 2 with.
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 West Indies and Ireland in Bristol on June 21 and 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 sees the 2026 edition as an important opportunity to make history. Led by Chamari Athapattu, a blend of experience and young talent, the island nation is determined to challenge the tournament’s heavily loaded teams and make it to the knockout rounds.
Sri Lanka’s squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Chamari Athapattu (captain), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratna, Harshitha Samarawickram, Imisha Dulani, Neelakshika Silva, Kavesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunaratna, Kaushini Nutyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kavya Kavindi, Malki Madara and Mithali Ayodhya.
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