Sri Lanka Squad & Schedule For ICC World Cup 2023

Team Sri Lanka is all set to replicate the good performances they showed in the recently concluded Asia Cup 2023 which they lost to India in the Final but this young group can definitely surprise many favorites for this year’s world cup like England and Australia. Find out our detailed analysis of Sri Lanka World Cup Squad 2023 and complete CWC23 match fixtures of Sri Lanka. 

Sri Lanka World Cup Squad 2023

You will find the Sri Lanka World Cup Squad for 2023 to be a mix of experienced players and promising youngsters. The squad consists of players like Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera who have already proven their worth in international cricket. These players bring a wealth of experience to the team and will be crucial in guiding the younger players in high-pressure situations.

In addition to the experienced players, the squad also includes talented youngsters like Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva. These players have shown great potential and have performed consistently well in domestic and international cricket. They bring a fresh perspective and energy to the team, which can be a game-changer in the World Cup.

The Sri Lanka squad for the World Cup 2023 also boasts a strong bowling lineup. With the likes of Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, and Lahiru Kumara, the team has a good mix of pace and accuracy. These bowlers have the ability to take crucial wickets and put pressure on the opposition.

However, it is important to note that the squad also has some weaknesses. The batting lineup lacks a consistent middle-order batsman who can stabilize the innings in case of early wickets. This is an area that the team will need to address and find a suitable player to fill this role.

Complete Squad:

Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

Travelling reserve: Chamika Karunaratne

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Sri Lanka Schedule for World Cup 2023

The Sri Lanka schedule for the World Cup 2023 includes matches against various teams at different venues. The team will kick off their campaign against South Africa on October 7th at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This will be followed by a match against Pakistan on October 10th at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. On October 16th, Sri Lanka will face Australia at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

They will be playing a total of nine group matches from which ideally they would want to win minimum of seven for a chance to play the big semi-final. 

Below are Sri Lanka Cricket Fixtures in CWC 2023. 

Date and Time	Match Details
Oct 07, Sat 02:00 PM LOCAL	South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 4th Match ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Oct 10, Tue 02:00 PM LOCAL	Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 8th Match ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Oct 16, Mon 02:00 PM LOCAL	Australia vs Sri Lanka, 14th Match ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Oct 21, Sat 10:30 AM LOCAL	Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 19th Match ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Oct 26, Thu 02:00 PM LOCAL	England vs Sri Lanka, 25th Match ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Oct 30, Mon 02:00 PM LOCAL	Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 30th Match ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Nov 02, Thu 02:00 PM LOCAL	India vs Sri Lanka, 33rd Match ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Nov 06, Mon 02:00 PM LOCAL	Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 38th Match ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Nov 09, Thu 02:00 PM LOCAL	New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 41st Match ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Sri Lanka Winning Record in ODI World Cups

Sri Lanka has consistently performed admirably in ODI World Cups, but they have yet to secure another championship title since their triumph in 1996. Over the years, Sri Lanka has established themselves as a formidable force in the cricketing world, consistently reaching the knockout stages and even making it to the finals on multiple occasions. However, they have fallen short in their quest for another World Cup victory.

Looking at Sri Lanka’s past performances in ODI World Cups, they have had a mixed bag of results. After their victorious campaign in 1996, where they were led by the legendary Aravinda de Silva, Sri Lanka faced some early exits in subsequent tournaments. They failed to progress past the group stage in 1999, 2003, and 2019, which was a disappointment for the team and their fans.

However, Sri Lanka also had some notable achievements in ODI World Cups. They reached the semi-finals in 2003, where they were defeated by Australia. In 2007 and 2011, Sri Lanka made it to the finals but fell short against Australia and India, respectively. These performances showcased the team’s ability to compete at the highest level and be a contender for the title.

Year	Result
1975	Group Stage
1979	Group Stage
1983	Group Stage
1987	Group Stage
1992	Group Stage
1996	Champion
1999	Group Stage
2003	Semi-Final
2007	Runners-up
2011	Runners-up
2015	Quarter-Final
2019	Group Stage

As Sri Lanka prepares for the upcoming World Cup in 2023, they will be eager to improve upon their previous performances and aim for another shot at the championship.