Sri Lanka has officially named its 15‑member squad for the ICC Under‑19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which will be played from January 15 to February 6 in Namibia and Zimbabwe. The team will be led by Vimath Dinsara with Kavija Gamage as his vice-captain, and includes a balanced mix of promising batters, bowlers, and all-rounders selected to compete against top youth sides from around the world ahead of the tournament kickoff on January 15.
These players have been selected according to the recent performance and the prospects of performing on the international stage as reported by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Young Lions Ready to Roar at the U19 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s Under-19 cricket team is set for another exciting journey on the world stage, and fans could not be more thrilled. The Sri Lanka Cricket board has just announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, scheduled from January 15 to February 6 in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
This tournament is much more than a competition. It is a bridge to the stars where young talents are allowed to shine and lovers of cricket have a glimpse of the future heroes. Sri Lanka has a team that seems prepared to take on the world with a mixture of youthful energy, raw talent and determination.
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Meet the Squad
This team is characterized by leadership and balance. Vimath Dinsara has taken up the captainship due to his steady performances and commanding capabilities whereas Kavija Gamage is the vice-captain, whose skill in tactics and power at the bat.
The team is composed of both natural batters and all-rounders. The major participants such as Dinsara, Gamage, and Dimantha Mahavithana are able to stabilize innings and establish partnerships. In the meantime, the all-rounders like Viran Chamuditha and Chamika Heentigala have the potential to add value to the team performance with the ball and the bat.
The complete 15-member team is as follows:
- Vimath Dinsara (Captain)
- Kavija Gamage (Vice-Captain)
- Dimantha Mahavithana
- Viran Chamuditha
- Dulnith Sigera
- Chamika Heentigala
- Adam Hilmy
- Chamarindu Nethsara
- Sethmika Seneviratne
- Kugathas Mathulan
- Rasith Nimsara
- Vigneshwaran Akash
- Jeewantha Sriram
- Senuja Wekunagoda
- Malintha Silva
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What to Expect: Group Battles and World Stage Dreams
Sri Lanka has been placed in Group A along with Australia, Ireland, and Japan, a group that promises competitive encounters from the start. They begin their campaign against Japan on January 17 in Windhoek, Namibia. They will play two days later against Ireland and after that they will play against defending champions Australia.
This means that fans will get high-quality bowling, clever batting, and brilliance. Most of these young players have been promising during regional tournaments and now they have a world scene to demonstrate their talent.
It is at the World Cup that careers are made and confidence built. The fact that Sri Lanka had made the Super Six in the last edition may help them to overcome challenging games and target the knockout.
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