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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced its squad for the next ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025which will take place in Malaysia starting January 18. The event promises to be an exciting showcase of emerging cricket talent, with India defending their title from the inaugural tournament held in South Africa in 2023.
A global stage for young cricketers
The tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, which will face each other in 41 matches in a period of only 16 days. This format not only tests the skills of young players but also their resilience and adaptability under the pressure of international competition.
The Sri Lanka group and its challenges
Sri Lanka find themselves in Group A, alongside a formidable lineup that includes the defending champions. Indiahosts Malaysiaand the West Indies. This group composition promises to be one of the most competitive and each match represents a significant challenge. The Sri Lankan team will leave for Malaysia on January 11, 2025 to prepare for what lies ahead.
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Leadership and expectations
Leading the Sri Lankan side is Manudi Nanayakkarawho has been given the captaincy of this crucial tournament. With his leadership, the team hopes to make a significant impact and advance deeply in the competition. The captain’s role is critical in a high-stakes environment, where decision-making under pressure can define the team’s success.
Players in focus
Fans can keep an eye on Nanayakkara, the team captain, for her leadership and batting; Vimoksha Balasooriya for its versatile capabilities, especially its side effects; Limansa Thilakaratne for his wicket-keeping and aggressive lower-order batting; Rashmika Sewwandi for his raw pace and potential to unsettle batsmen; and Sanjana Kavindi for her middle-order batting prowess and her ability to anchor or accelerate innings, all of which could be instrumental in Sri Lanka’s journey to the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.
Sri Lanka squad for Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025
Manudi Nanayakkara (c), Rashmika Sewwandi, Sumudu Nisansala, Limansa Thilakaratne, Vimoksha Balasooriya, Hiruni Kumari, Rashmi Nethranjali, Pramudi Methsara, Sanjana Kavindi, Danuli Thennakoon, Dahami Sanethma, Shehara Induwari, Aseni Thalagune, Shashini Gimhani, Chamudi Praboda
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
