Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad 2026 & Matches Schedule
Sri Lanka enters the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with renewed ambition and a balanced squad built around youth, experience, and spin depth. After fluctuating results in recent tournaments, the 2026 campaign presents a strong opportunity for Sri Lanka to re-establish itself as a serious contender in the shortest format.
With Dasun Shanaka returning as captain, the team combines explosive top-order batters, versatile all-rounders, and a bowling attack capable of thriving in both powerplay and death overs.
Below, we break down the Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad 2026 and the Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures list in detail.
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad 2026
The Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad 2026 reflects depth across departments, particularly in spin and pace variations.
🏏 Batting Lineup
- Pathum Nissanka – Technically solid opener
- Kusal Mendis – Aggressive top-order batter
- Kusal Perera – Explosive wicketkeeper-batter
- Charith Asalanka – Middle-order anchor
- Kamindu Mendis – Flexible batting option
- Janith Liyanage – Emerging middle-order talent
- Pavan Rathnayake – Young batting prospect
- Kamil Mishara – Top-order option
🔄 All-Round Strength
- Dasun Shanaka (c) – Captain and seam-bowling all-rounder
- Dunith Wellalage – Spin-bowling all-rounder
- Dushan Hemantha – Leg-spin all-round depth
🎯 Bowling Attack
- Maheesh Theekshana – Mystery off-spinner
- Dushmantha Chameera – Experienced fast bowler
- Matheesha Pathirana – Sling-action death-over specialist
- Pramod Madushan – Seam-bowling option
Complete Squad – Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026
Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Pramod Madushan.
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Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Schedule 2026
Sri Lanka faces a competitive group-stage campaign in the 2026 edition, with multiple challenging fixtures against top-ranked sides and emerging nations.
Below is the confirmed Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures list:
| Date | Match |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Netherlands |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs South Africa |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs UAE |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
Key Fixture 🔥
Sri Lanka vs South Africa – February 16, 2026
A high-pressure encounter that could shape qualification scenarios in the group.
Sri Lanka’s success in 2026 will largely depend on how effectively their spin attack controls middle overs and how their experienced top order performs in crunch situations.
Sri Lanka Winning Record in T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup journey has seen remarkable highs and challenging rebuilding phases.
| Year | Result |
| 2007 | Round 2 |
| 2009 | Runners-up |
| 2010 | Semi-Final |
| 2012 | Runners-up |
| 2014 | Champion |
| 2016 | Round 2 |
| 2021 | Round 2 |
| 2022 | Round 2 |
Their 2014 championship remains a historic achievement. With Dasun Shanaka leading a balanced and energetic squad in 2026, Sri Lanka will aim to replicate past glory and make a deep run in the tournament.
