Sri Lanka have already announced their squad for the ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Chamari Athapaththu will lead the team. Let us dive into the depth of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Chamari Athapaththu (capt), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilshari, Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana, Sugandika Kumari
In the squad, Inoka Ranaweera, an ecperienced spinner, has been recalled. Her availability in the spin-favoured conditions of UAE will strengthen the squad of Sri Lanka in the marquee event.
Major Strengths of Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
#1 Return of Inoka Ranaweera
Inoka Ranaweera have returned in the squad of Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team. Her inclusion adds considerable experience to the Sri Lanka bowling attack. She is a veteran left-arm spinner with 91 wickets in 82 T20Is. She has an impressive economy rate of 5.86.
#2 Depth in Spin
Sri Lankan squad has depth in spin with the likes of Inoshi Priyadharshani, Sugandika Kumari and Kavisha Dilhari joining Inoka Ranaweera. Their captain Chamari Athapaththu also offers addition spin options in need, she is a part-time off-break spinner.
#3 Depth Batting lineup
Sri Lanka’s batting unit has depth in its lineup. Chamari will lead the charge. Harshitha Samarawickrama and 18-year-old prodigy Vishmi Gunaratne who are in stellar form are dynamic openers of the Sri Lankan team.
Major Challenges of Sri Lankan Women’s Cricket Team
#1 Limited Pace Options
The team has limited pace options as Kawya Kavindi missing out. The team has three frontline seamers: Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya and Ama Kanchana.
#2 Challenging group stage
Sri Lankan team is in Group A of the marquee event with the likes of Australia, India, New Zealand and Pakistan.
