Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Squad for Asia Cup 2025

Sri Lanka's Cricket Board (SLC) has officially announced the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28, 2025 in the T20 format. The Islanders will be led by Charith Asalanka, who takes charge for the first time in a major ICC/ACC tournament. The squad reflects a strong blend of experience and youth, with IPL stars Matheesha Pathirana and Wanindu Hasaranga included in the lineup.

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Squad for Asia Cup 2025

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Sri Lanka has announced their 16-member squad with Charith Asalanka named as captain. The squad shows a blend of experience and youth as Sri Lanka aims to perform strongly in the continental tournament.

Captain

• Charith Asalanka (Captain)

Batsmen

• Pathum Nissanka
• Kusal Mendis
• Kusal Perera
• Nuwanidu Fernando
• Kamil Mishara

All-Rounders

• Dasun Shanaka
• Kamindu Mendis
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Dunith Wellalage
• Chamika Karunaratne

Spinners

• Maheesh Theekshana

Pace Bowlers

• Dushmantha Chameera
• Binura Fernando
• Nuwan Thushara
• Matheesha Pathirana

Key Players to Watch

Charith Asalanka (Captain): Asalanka's is a reliable middle-order player, with his finishing ability  and leadership role making him a good choice.

Pathum Nissanka: Top-order batsman who provides stability and can play both opening and aggressive batting roles as needed.

Wanindu Hasaranga: If fit, he remains Sri Lanka's most valuable player with both bat and ball, he is very much capable of changing matches single-handedly.

Matheesha Pathirana: Young pacer with unique action and death bowling skills, expected to be Sri Lanka's key weapon in T20 format.

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