T20 World Cup 2013 champions Sri Lanka are all set to fight for the World title again in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Wanindu Hasaranga will lead the Sri Lankan team this time, whereas batting all-rounder Charith Asalanka has been announced as vice-captain of the team. The ODI captain, Kusal Mendis, and test captain, Dhananjaya De Silva, are also in the squad. After including the veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews in the ODI World Cup 2023, he is again named in the 15-man squad for the marquee tournament. Bowlers like Matheesha Pathirana, who has worked hard on his slingy arm, are returned to the team and fit to play.
Sri Lanka is in Group D of the tournament alongside South Africa, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Netherlands, and they will play their first match against South Africa on 3rd June 2024. Then, they will face their new rivals, Bangladesh, on 7th June 2024. The two teams’ rivalry started a few years ago and intensified after the World Cup 2023 incident. ICC has played the card to put these two teams in the same group to get more attention, and it will be exciting to see who will come out as the winner of the match.
Here Is The Complete League Stage Schedule Of Sri Lanka In The T20 World Cup 2024
S. No. | Date | Matches | Venue | Timings(IST) |
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1 | 3-6-2024 | Sri Lanka vs South Africa | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | 8:00 PM |
2 | 7-6-2024 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | 6:00 AM |
3 | 11-6-2024 | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida | 5:00 AM |
4 | 16-6-2024 | Sri Lanka vs Netherlands | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 6:00 AM |
Sri Lanka Squad For ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dilshan Madushanka
Traveling Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Janith Liyanage.
FAQs
In which Group Sri Lanka Is Playing In The T20 World Cup 2024?
Sri Lanka is playing in the Group D of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Who Is The Captain Of Sri Lanka’s Team In The T20 World Cup 2024?
Wanindu Hasaranga is the captain of Sri Lanka’s team in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
Who Is The Vice-Captain Of Sri Lanka’s Team In The T20 World Cup 2024?
All-rounder Charith Asalanka is the vice-captain of the Sri Lanka team.
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