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Chamari Athapaththu to lead as Sri Lanka name ODI World Cup squad

Wednesday, 10-Sep-2025, 11:49 AM
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Sri Lanka have revealed their squad for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup, with Chamari Athapaththu set to lead the side. The squad features experienced performers like Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunarathne, Anushka Sanjeewani and Nilakshi De Silva, who will be crucial in spearheading Sri Lanka's campaign.

The ODI World Cup gets underway on September 30, and Sri Lanka will begin their campaign by facing hosts India in the opener in Guwahati.

Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya

Reserve: Inoshi Fernando

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