Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad 2026 - All Players Overview

Sri Lanka has announced its squad for the World Cup 2026. As a co-host of this World Cup, Sri Lanka has announced a strong squad while keeping its home conditions in mind. Most of the selected players are spin all-rounders, who are considered well suited for these slowly pitches.

In the T20 format, Sri Lanka is generally regarded as a strong team, especially in ICC events. It is expected that the team will maintain its traditions and deliver a strong performance with this squad as well. Fans filling the stadiums are likely to witness quality cricket from their home team.

Name	Role	Strength
Dasun Shanaka (C)	All-Rounder	Lower-order power hitter known as a finisher.
Pathum Nissanka	Opening Batter	The most consistent run-scorer with best strike rate.
Kusal Mendis	Wicketkeeper Batter	The most consistent run-scorer with the best strike rate.
Charith Asalanka	Middle Order Batter	Best finishing form on home soil.
Wanindu Hasaranga	Leg-Spin All-Rounder	Sri Lanka’s biggest wicket-taking threat. Superstar of T20 format.
Maheesh Theekshana	Mystery Spinner	Carrom balls expert, which is really hard to read.
Matheesha Pathirana	Fast Bowler	Premier death-overs specialist.
Kamindu Mendis	All-Rounder	Ultimate utility player for the XI.
Dunith Wellalage	All-Rounder	Provides left-arm spin depth.
Kusal Perera	Opening Batter	Experienced left-hander and capable of taking apart any attack.
Dushmantha Chameera	Fast Bowler	Provide a perfect pace needed on flat tracks.
Dilshan Madushanka	Left-arm Pacer	Vital for early swing.
Nuwan Thushara	Fast Bowler	His variations make him a nightmare at death.
Dhananjaya de Silva	All-Rounder	Best off-spin option.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth	Leg Spinner	The rising mystery spinner who is constantly performing in t20 leagues.
Niroshan Dickwella	Wicketkeeper Batter	High energy behind the stumps.
Janith Liyanage	All-Rounder	Seam-bowling all-rounder.
Pavan Rathnayake	Batter	Emerging power-hitter in the middle order.
Sahan Arachchige	All-Rounder	Off-spinner
Dushan Hemantha	Leg Spinner	Wrist-spin option with a very effective googly.
Traveen Mathew	Mystery Spinner	A young specialist with a unique action.
Milan Rathnayake	Fast Bowler	A Youngster
Eshan Malinga	Fast Bowler	Known for his skiddy pace and accurate yorkers.
Pramod Madushan	Fast Bowler	Consistent performer who hits the deck hard and swings the new ball.
Kamil Mishara	Batter	Technically gifted youngster top order batter.