T20 World Cup 2026: SWOT analysis of Sri Lanka - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Spin depth and home conditions shape Sri Lanka’s strengths, while batting firepower and execution remain key variables ahead of T20 World Cup 2026.
Threats
Sri Lanka’s lack of power-hitting remains a clear vulnerability against elite opposition. Teams with deep batting line-ups and multiple six-hitters could neutralise Sri Lanka on flatter surfaces.
There is also a heavy dependence on Hasaranga for wickets in the middle overs. Any dip in form or fitness would significantly reduce Sri Lanka’s attacking threat and place additional pressure on the supporting cast. Even, in the batting line up Lanka’s batting is heavily anchored around Nissanka, and any dip in his output could expose the fragility around him.
Fielding standards remain another area of concern. Dropped chances and misfields have historically hurt Sri Lanka in knockout matches, and in T20 World Cups, such margins are often decisive.
Sri Lanka squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga.
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