Sri Lanka Cricket Team recently defeated Bangladesh in a T20I series at home. Since this editions Asia Cup is scheduled to be played a T20 format, the Sri Lankan Board is expected to persist with the same squad that played against Bangladesh in July. The squad consists a total of 16 members with all the bases covered.
Asia Cup 2025- Sri Lanka’s Predicted Squad
| Player Name | Role | Reasoning for Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter | Promising young opener with consistent performances |
| Kusal Mendis (w) | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Experienced middle-order batter and reliable wicketkeeper |
| Kusal Perera | Batter | Aggressive top-order batter known for quick starts |
| Avishka Fernando | Batter | Talented opener with ability to anchor innings and score fast |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | All-rounder (Captain) | Skilled middle-order batter and off-spinner; leadership skills |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder | Effective all-rounder, good fielder, and occasional bowler |
| Chamika Karunaratne | All-rounder | Useful seam bowling and lower-order batting depth |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | Spinner | Specialist left-arm spinner with variations |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spinner | Mystery spinner with good control and variation |
| Binura Fernando | Fast bowler | Promising pace bowler with ability to swing the ball |
| Nuwan Thushara | Fast bowler | Emerging fast bowler with good pace, unique action and consistency |
| Kamindu Mendis | All-rounder | Versatile player contributing with bat and ball |
| Dunith Wellalage | All-rounder | Young all-rounder with ability to contribute in multiple areas |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Fast bowler | Raw pace bowler with promising talent and skill |
| Eshan Malinga | Fast bowler | Upcoming fast bowler offering pace options |
| Dinesh Chandimal | Batter | Experienced middle-order batter and occasional keeper |
Similar: Pakistan’s Predicted Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Sri Lanka’s Schedule for Asia Cup 2025
- September 13, 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
- September 15, 2025: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
- September 16, 2025: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
- September 18, 2025: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
If Sri Lanka progresses to the Super Four stage, matches start from September 20 with potential further fixtures depending on standings, culminating in the final on September 28.