ODI World Cup 2023: Ranking teams based on squads
The ranking is based on strengths, weaknesses, injuries and overall form coming into the mega tournament.
7. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka suffered two huge blows as Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera were ruled out of the World Cup 2023 due to injuries. However, they did welcome back a few pacers like Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madushanka from injuries. This made their bowling much more potent with Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana being their prime spinners.
In the batting, Sri Lanka have the experience of Kusal Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva. Youngster Sadeera Samarawickrama has done well along with Charith Asalanka. However, their batting is prone to collapses like the one that happened in the Asia Cup 2023 final.
It will be up to their bowlers to lead the way and the batters to make it up when their chances come. But a team can also be liberated by not having high expectations going into a World Cup. A similar outcome will be desired by Sri Lanka.
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