Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Sri Lanka Women's Team squad, Probable XI & Top 3 players to check out

The Sri Lanka Women's side became prominent after a memorable triumph in the recent Women's Asia Cup tournament against a robust India side. With an optimum mix of experience and emerging talent, the Lankan squad have shown their top-class calibre by scalping their first-ever Women's Asia Cup title after many attempts by qualifying for the final stages.

As it implies, there is no doubt that they have a strong chance of getting their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup title, as they maintain the same gameplay. With that said, here's the announced Sri Lanka squad for the tournament, with its Probable XI and their top three players to check out. 

Announced Women's Sri Lanka 2024 T20 World Cup Full Squad:

Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Anushka Sanjeewani (Wicketkeeper), Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana, Kaushini Nuthyangana*

*Travelling Reserve

Sri Lanka Probable XI:  

• Vishmi Gunaratne
• Chamari Athapaththu (Captain)
• Harshitha Samarawickrama
• Kavisha Dilhari
• Nilakshika de Silva
• Anushka Sanjeewani (Wicketkeeper)
• Hasini Perera
• Sugandika Kumari
• Inoshi Priyadarshani
• Udeshika Prabodhani
• Sachini Nisansala

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Top 3 players to check out from Sri Lanka in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup:

Chamari Athapaththu

Chamari Athapaththu was the face of Sri Lanka's first-ever Women's Asia Cup triumph, signifying her experienced batting calibre and a top-class captain's mindset. In her Women's Asia Cup victory, she was the highest run-scorer and the Player of the Tournament.

Having experience across several formats, tournaments and conditions, Chamari is one of the leading players to check out for. In her long T20I stint, she has played 139 matches and made 3326 runs, averaging over 26. 

Harshitha Samarawickrama

Harshitha Samarawickrama, the left-hand batter, has played a vital role in bolstering the team's top-order batting. Following the captain's footsteps, she has played across different conditions and tournaments, citing her experience taking up hostile and authoritarian play modes.

She was known to be an accumulator and a busy top-order batter, and she idolised Kumar Sangakarra, indicating her inspiration for her signature Cover Drive. In her T20I stint, she has made 1463 runs in 65 matches, at a commendable average of over 31. 

Udeshika Prabodhani

Udeshika Prabodhani is a left-arm medium pacer with a quick inswinger thrown after a brief trundle that has defeated numerous batters. And she has done it frequently enough to become a fixture in Sri Lanka's bowling attack over the last decade. One of her most remarkable characteristics is her ability to maintain tight lines and lengths, making her a valuable player for her side at critical periods, frequently getting wickets when needed.

Her longevity and continuous success demonstrate her fitness, ability, and enthusiasm for the game. In her T20I career, she has scalped 80 wickets in 102 matches at a noteworthy economy of 5.48.