The T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to start in June 2024. The West Indies and the United States are hosting this tournament. The Sri Lanka T20 squad 2024 is confirmed.
The USA is hosting a T20 World Cup for the first time. The tournament will be hosted across various USA and West Indies stadiums.
The World Cup 2024 consists of 20 teams across the globe participating in this exciting tournament of ICC and are divided into four groups.
Sri Lanka is one of them and is in Group D. Group D teams contain South Africa, Bangladesh, Nepal, and the Netherlands.
Sri Lanka T20 Squad World Cup 2024 Details
Here is the Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2024 Squad, Schedule, Players, & in-depth analysis of the team.
| Team Name | Sri Lanka |
| World Cup 2024 Start Date | 1 June to 29 June 2024 |
| T20 World Cup 2024 Final Date | 29 June 2024 |
| Total Player | 15 |
| Team Captain | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Team Vice-Captain | Charith Asalanka |
| Wicket Keeper | Dhananjaya de Silva |
| Coach | Chris Silverwood |
Sri Lanka T20 Squad World Cup 2024
The squad for Sri Lanka cricket teams for World Cup 2024 has not been official. Here is the best probable squad for Sri Lanka in this event.
Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Mahesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage.
ICC World Cup 2024 Sri Lanka Players List
- Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
- Batsmen: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama
- All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka
- Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Mahesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage
Sri Lanka Squad Analysis T20 World Cup 2024
- Top-Order: The Sri Lanka team consists of a strong opening pair. Their opening pair contains Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Menids. Both of these are very talented batsmen with much potential to score big.
- Middle-Order: The middle order of Sri Lanka seems well for this event. They have the best players to take care of their middle order in case of an upset. Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, and many more are the best middle-order batsmen.
- Pacers: The Sri Lanka t20 squad has good pacers. Matheesha Pathirana and Lahiru Kumara are the main bowlers of Sri Lanka with the best bowling skills.
ICC World Cup 2024 Sri Lanka Schedule
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
| June 3 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 5th Match, Group D | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | 7:30 PM |
| June 8 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 15th Match, Group D | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| June 12 | Sri Lanka vs Nepal, 24th Match, Group D | Central Broward Regional Park | 7:30 PM |
| June 17 | Sri Lanka vs Netherlands, 38th Match, Group D | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground | 5:30 AM |
Sri Lanka History T20 World Cups
The team has a strong history in T20 cricket. Sri Lanka participated in all the editions of ICC T20 cricket since 2007. Their performance in first editions was well-praised. They were runners-up in the first T20 World Cup. The team performed well in the next World Cup and 2014 they became champions of the ICC T20 World Cup 2014.
Their performance in all editions was good. Here is their position in all the World Cups since 2007.
| Year | Position |
| 2007 | Runners-up |
| 2009 | Runners-up |
| 2010 | Group Stage |
| 2012 | Runners-up |
| 2014 | Champions |
| 2016 | Super 10 |
| 2021 | Not Qualified |
| 2022 | Not qualified |
How many t20 World Cups Sri Lanka Won
Sri Lanka won only one T20 World Cup in 2014. India and Sri Lanka played the final in 2014. India was the best team that time but Sri Lanka performed very well and became the champion of the ICC World Cup 2014.
FAQs
Who is in the Sri Lanka T20 Squad World Cup 2024?
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Mahesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana.
Who is Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Captain?
Dasun Shanaka will lead the Sri Lanka cricket team in the World Cup 2024 as a captain.
Has Sri Lanka won any T20 World Cup?
Yes, Sri Lanka had won one T20 World Cup in 2014.