Sri Lanka ODI Squad: Sri Lanka has announced its 17-member team for the ODI series against New Zealand. The team features a balanced mix of young talent and experienced players. The matches are scheduled for January 5, 8 and 11 January. Charith Asalanka will lead the team.
Sri Lanka’s morale is very high after defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the home series recently. The Sri Lankan team would like to maintain this form in the ODI series as well.
Some changes have been made in the team for the ODI series.
Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha and Dilshan Madushanka have been rested. Players like Lahiru Kumara, Ishan Malinga and Wanindu Hasaranga have been included in the team. As an all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga plays a pivotal role against New Zealand.
Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka will open for Sri Lanka. Both the players are currently in excellent form. They are expected to perform best in this series as well.
The team also includes experienced players like Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando, while Kamindu Mendis and Zenith Liyanage will strengthen the middle order. Overall, the Sri Lankan team is very strong.
Wanindu Hasaranga’s return
For Sri Lanka, spinners like Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana and Jeffrey Vandersay will strengthen the team’s bowling. The responsibility of fast bowling will be handled by Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Chamidu Wickramasinghe. Ishan Malinga is expected to play a crucial role.
The upcoming ODI series matches between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be held in Wellington, Hamilton, and Auckland. New Zealand is very strong on its home ground. In contrast, Sri Lanka also has a strong squad capable of putting up a tough fight. The Sri Lankan team could beat New Zealand by making a good combination of their bowling and batting
Sri Lanka ODI Squad for the New Zealand Series
Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Zenith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Mohammed Shiraj, Lahiru Kumara, Ishan Malinga
New Zealand Squad for Sri Lanka ODI and T20I
