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Top 3 threats from SL squad for India series 2024

Top 3 threats from SL squad for India series 2024

The likes of Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal and Dasun Shanaka are also expected to key role in Sri Lanka's success in the upcoming series.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently announced a 16-member squad for the forthcoming three-match T20I series against India, which begins on July 27 in Pallekele. Charith Asalanka will lead the team. Ahead of the series, let us take a look at the top three players from SL squad for India series who might be a threat to their opponents.

Top 3 threats from SL squad for India

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga is a key player for Sri Lanka in T20Is. Wickets: Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 110 wickets in 68 T20Is at an average of 15.44 and an economy rate of 6.85 since his debut in 2019. The leg-spinner is expected to make an impact with the ball against the Men in Blue in the upcoming IND vs SL T20 series.

Dushmantha Chameera

Express pacer, Dushmantha Chameera has the ability to swing the new ball alongside his speed. The right-arm pacer is likely to bowl with the new ball and will try to inflict some damage to the Indian top-order during the field restrictions.

Kusal Mendis

Former Sri Lankan skipper, Kusal Mendis has been in some fine form recently. The right-handed batter scored 329 runs in 11 matches at an excellent strike rate of 149.55 during the LPL 2024. Mendis will be looking to continue his good batting form against the Indian bowling line-up.

SL squad for India series 2024

Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando

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