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COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with veteran all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu set to captain the side in the tournament scheduled to be held in England and Wales.
The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent as Sri Lanka aim to make a strong impression on the global stage.
Several players have earned maiden World Cup call-ups, highlighting the team’s transition towards a younger core ahead of the prestigious event.
Among those set for their first appearance at a Women’s T20 World Cup are Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara and Mithali Ayodhya.
Athapaththu will once again spearhead the side, supported by a number of established names including Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva and Kaveesha Dilhari.
Sri Lanka head into the tournament on the back of a successful T20I series sweep and will hope to carry that momentum into the World Cup, where they have been placed in a challenging Group 2 alongside hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, the West Indies, Ireland, and Scotland.
The island nation will begin its campaign against England at Edgbaston on June 12 before taking on New Zealand in Southampton on June 16.
They will then face the West Indies and Ireland in Bristol on June 21 and June 23, respectively, before concluding the group stage against Scotland in Manchester on June 26.
Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara and Mithali Ayodhya.
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