Sri Lanka Cricket Board has announced its team for T20 World Cup 2026. Kamindu Mendis has been included in this team captained by all-rounder Dasun Shanaka. Star player Dhananjay de Silva, who has been out of form for quite some time, has been dropped. The team’s first match is with Ireland on 8 February.
Sri Lanka is co-host with India in the T20 World Cup 2026. The team’s first match is with Ireland in Colombo. The tournament is starting from 7th February, Sri Lanka’s first match is on 8th February. Sri Lanka won its only T20 World Cup title in 2014. Then the team became champion by defeating India in the final.
Sri Lanka team for T20 World Cup 2026
Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Zenith Liyanage, Pawan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Velalage, Mahish Teekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Mathisha Pathirana, Ishan Malinga.
Sri Lanka team schedule
- 8 February, vs Ireland- Colombo
- 12 February, vs Oman- Pallekele
- 16 February, vs Australia – Pallekele
- 19 February, vs Zimbabwe- Colombo.
