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Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member squad for the T20 series against Pakistan. Dasun Shanaka will captain the Sri Lankan team in the T20 series against Pakistan. Earlier, Sri Lanka has announced a preliminary squad of 25 players for the 2026 T20 World Cup. But among them, 8 players have been dropped for the series against Pakistan.
The three-match T20 series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will start on January 7 and the final match will be played on January 11. To a large extent, it can be said that only these 17 players of Sri Lanka can be included in the final squad of the T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka’s squad for T20 series against Pakistan: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dhananjay de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Zenith Liyange, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellaage, Mahish Teekshana, Trevin Mathew, Dushmantha Chameera, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Ishan Malinga
The first match of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20 series will be played on 7 January, the second match on 9 January and the final match on 11 January. These three matches will be played in Dambulla. Last time Sri Lanka and Pakistan came face to face in the final of the tri-series, in which Pakistan won. Let us tell you that Pakistan team has not yet announced its T20 World Cup squad.
Talking about T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan has been placed in Group A, in which India is also present. Sri Lanka is the co-host of the tournament, which has got a place in Group C. Australia is also present in this group.
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