Sri Lanka will make yet another attempt to break the “curse” and win the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time since 1996, despite suffering injuries to key players. Sri Lanka, which is eighth in the ODI rankings, warmed up for the competition after suffering a 10-wicket defeat at the hands of India in the Asia Cup final.
With six wickets in a single period of seven overs, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj helped India bowl Sri Lanka out for 51. The board stated that while bowling all-rounder Wanidu Hasaranga is still recovering from an ailment and was not selected for the team, he may still participate in the competition if his health improves.
Sri Lanka ODI World Cup Match Schedule (IST) –
Oct. 7: Sri Lanka vs. South Africa at New Delhi (2 PM)
Oct 10: Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan at Hyderabad (2 PM)
Oct 16: Sri Lanka vs. Australia at Lucknow (2 PM)
Oct 21: Sri Lanka vs. Netherlands at Lucknow (10:30 AM)
Oct 26: Sri Lanka vs. England at Bengaluru (2 PM)
Oct 30: Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan at Pune (2 PM)
Nov. 2: Sri Lanka vs. India in Mumbai (2 PM)
Nov. 6: Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh at New Delhi (2 PM)
Nov 09: Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand at Bengaluru (2 PM)
Best player of Sri Lanka 2023 ODI World Cup:
Kusal Mendis is the cricketer who hit back exclusively to create a 3215-run record with an average of 32.15. And Dhananjaya de Silva has taken around 44 wickets for Sri Lanka in the past.
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka [Batsman], Dimuth Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka [Skipper], Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva [Allrounder], Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera [WK], Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha [Bowler], Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage [Bowler], Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana [Bowler], Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka [Bowler].
