The Asia Cup 2025 will start from the 9th of September, and the United Arab Emirates will be the host for all nineteen matches of the Asia Cup 2025. Eventually, the final of the Asia Cup 2025 is on 28th September and the venue is the Dubai International Stadium. Certainly, we have the Sri Lanka players for the Asia Cup 2025.
Sri Lanka is the only team to play all the editions of the Asia Cup, and their players hold a lot of records. They have won a total of six Asia Cup titles in their history. Sri Lanka is just two titles behind India in the Asia Cup titles. They are also the team to finish as the runners the most number of times. Sri Lanka is a joint record holder for winning the most matches in the Asia Cup with India. Both teams have won 43 matches in the 77 played.
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Sri Lanka players for Asia Cup 2025, Captain, Vice-Captain, Wicketkeeper, Bowlers, & Batsmen
The Sri Lankan team is in Group B of the Asia Cup 2025, along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Afghanistan. They will play their first match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Bangladesh. The date for the match is 13th September, whereas the venue is Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. They will play their second match against Hong Kong on 15th September in Dubai, and the final match of the group stage against Afghanistan on 18th September in Abu Dhabi. For the whole Asia Cup 2025 Schedule, please visit here.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (Local, UAE) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | Bangladesh | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| September 15, 2025 | Hong Kong | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| September 18, 2025 | Afghanistan | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
Sri Lanka Full Squad:
- Batsmen: Nuwanidu Fernando and Pathum Nissanka
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, and Kamil Mishara
- All-rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, and Maheesh Theekshana
After finishing as the runner-ups in the previous edition of the Asia Cup, Charith Asalanka was given the opportunity to lead his team in the Asia Cup 2025. This Sri Lankan team has a lot of quality bowlers in their team, with Matheesha Pathirana being the most dangerous in the list. Wanindu Hasaranga has all the experience, and along with him, Maheesh Theekshana will be the player who will have great conditions for bowling in the UAE. They surely have a great chance of topping their group and are the favourites to win their 7th title as well.
Who is the coach for the Sri Lanka team in the Asia Cup 2025?
There can’t be a better coach than Sanath Jayasuriya, who himself is a legend of this country. Just to remind you, Sanath Jayasuriya is still the highest run scorer in Asia Cup history. Jayasuriya understands the team and the players; this will help the young players to communicate well with the coach. This is his first head tournament as the head coach of his country.
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