Sri Lanka's Squad For Asia Cup 2025



Sri Lanka's Squad For Asia Cup 2025 (Source:@thakurrajesh30,x.com)Sri Lanka's Squad For Asia Cup 2025 (Source:@thakurrajesh30,x.com)

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a strong squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Charith Asalanka will captain the team, while Wanindu Hasaranga is included despite a hamstring injury. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka will lead the top order alongside Kusal Perera. The squad also features all-rounders like Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, and Dunith Wellalage.

Key players such as Chamika Karunaratne, Kamil Mishara, and Nuwanidu Fernando are expected to contribute significantly. The bowling lineup includes Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, and Matheesha Pathirana for depth and quality. Binura Fernando's variations may prove crucial, while Theekshana, Hasaranga, and Wellalage will serve as the frontline spinners.

Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Squad 2025

Player Name
Role
Charith AsalankaBatter (C)
Kusal Mendis
Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Pathum NissankaBatter
Kusal PereraBatter
Kamil MisharaBatter
Dasun ShanakaAll-rounder
Kamindu MendisAll-rounder
Wanindu HasarangaAll-rounder
Nuwanidu FernandoBatter
Dunith WellalageAll-rounder
Chamika KarunaratneAll-rounder
Maheesh TheekshanaBowler
Matheesha PathiranaBowler
Nuwan ThusharaBowler
Dushmantha ChameeraBowler
Binura FernandoBowler

Sri Lanka's Captain For Asia Cup 2025

Sri Lanka's Captain For Asia Cup 2025 (Source:@ABsay_ek,x.com)
Sri Lanka's Captain For Asia Cup 2025 (Source:@ABsay_ek,x.com)

Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka in the 2025 Asia Cup. Left-handed batter Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka, who lifted the trophy in 2022 and finished as runners-up in 2023.

 Asalanka will aim to guide Sri Lanka to a strong performance in the tournament. Charith Asalanka has played 61 T20Is and has made 1263 runs at an average of 23.83 and a strike-rate of 127.83.

Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Schedule

DateTeamsGroupTimeVenue
September 13Bangladesh vs Sri LankaGroup B 8:00 PM Abu Dhabi
September 15Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong ChinaGroup B8:00 PMDubai
September 18Sri Lanka vs AfghanistanGroup B8:00 PMAbu Dhabi

FAQs: Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Squad

Q.1. Who is the captain of Sri Lanka's T20 team for the Asia Cup 2025?

Answer: Charith Asalanka is the captain of Sri Lanka's team in Asia Cup 2025.

Q.2. Which group is Sri Lanka placed in for the Asia Cup 2025?

Answer: Sri Lanka is placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China.

Q.3. Who runs the Asia Cup?

Answer: The Men's Asia Cup is the cricket tournament organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Q.4. Is India there in the Asia Cup?

Answer: Yes, India is there is Asia Cup and the team will also participate in Asia Cup 2025.