Predicted 15-member Sri Lankan team for the 2025 Asia Cup
2025.08.13
The United Arab Emirates will host the Asia Cup 2025 from September 9–28.
With its T20i format, the eagerly awaited Asia Cup 2025 is poised to electrify the cricket community and promise a string of intense matches. Eight of Asia’s best teams will compete for continental dominance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to September 28. The tournament, which has a long history of creating exciting competitions, is set to produce yet another round of exciting rivalries and amazing performances.
The six-time champions and 2022 T20I Asia Cup champions, Sri Lanka, come into the competition in the United Arab Emirates with a point to prove. The island nation will be eager to bounce back from their recent close 2-1 series loss to Bangladesh at home. With a well-balanced combination of youthful, exciting talent and seasoned campaigners, the team has the firepower to go far. As they attempt to regain their title as continental champions and recover from recent setbacks, their ability to adjust to UAE conditions and their track record of performing well under duress will be crucial.
Sri Lanka will rely on its core group of seasoned T20 players.
Sri Lanka will rely on standout players to lead their 2025 Asia Cup campaign in the United Arab Emirates. In the middle order, skipper Charith Asalanka will provide leadership and finishing abilities while leading from the front. The team’s trump card, Wanindu Hasaranga, provides useful lower-order hitting and the ability to take wickets. Maheesh Theekshana gives the bowling attack mysterious spin, while top-order stalwarts Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka will be expected to provide reliable beginnings. With the new ball and in the final overs, pace leader Matheesa Pathirana unleashes a barrage of power. Sri Lanka hopes to contend for an eighth Asia Cup championship with this core lineup.
Predicted wicket keepers for Sri Lanka’s 2025 Asia Cup squad are Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis, and Nishan Madushka.
Batters: Avishka Fernando and Pathum Nissanka
All-around players: Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, and Charith Asalanka (c)
Bowlers: Matheesa Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, and Maheesh Theekshana
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