Sri Lanka announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20 Asia Cup 2025, which commences on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates.

The team will be led by left-handed batter Charith Asalanka, and includes star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and pacer Matheesha Pathirana.

Sri Lanka, which won the last T20 edition of the tournament in 2022, opens its campaign against rival Bangladesh on September 13 in Abu Dhabi. It plays Hong Kong on September 15 in Dubai before concluding its group stage campaign against Afghanistan on September 18 in Abu Dhabi.

Sri Lanka squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.

Published on Aug 28, 2025