Sri Lanka have announced their 16-member squads for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan and the T20I tri-series involving Pakistan and Zimbabwe, set to begin on November 11.
Charith Asalanka will lead both squads, as Sri Lanka gear up for three ODIs followed by a T20I tri-series featuring Pakistan and Zimbabwe.
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According to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Dilshan Madushanka was included in the original ODI squad but will miss the tour due to a knee injury.
Eshan Malinga has been named as his replacement while Matheesha Pathirana was included in the original T20I squad but will not travel as he recovers from an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Asitha Fernando has been brought in as his replacement.
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“The selectors have named Eshan Malinga as a replacement for Madushanka in the ODI squad, and Asitha Fernando will replace Pathirana in the T20I squad,” the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) stated.
The ODI series will take place on November 11, 13, and 15, followed by the tri-nation T20I series starting on November 17 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The final will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on November 29.
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It marks the first international series between the two sides in six years.
The last time Pakistan and Sri Lanka played a series, Pakistan won the ODI leg 2-0, with one match ending without a result due to rain, while Sri Lanka clinched the T20I series 3-0.
The tour serves as key preparation for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka ODI squad:
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga.
Sri Lanka T20I Squad:
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka (vc), Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.
Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan schedule:
11 November: First ODI – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
13 November: Second ODI – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
15 November: Third ODI – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Tri-Series schedule:
17 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
19 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
22 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 November: Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
