Sri Lanka has announced a 16-member team for the T20 series against India. But, who will be those 11 players who will come to challenge Team India on the field. Looking at the team that Sri Lanka has selected, it is quite clear what its playing eleven can be in the T20 series. There will be only one or two players who will be seen changing according to the conditions and circumstances of the match. So let's take a look at those possible 11 players, including whom Sri Lanka can make its playing eleven. And, the biggest thing is how is the recent performance of those players?

Openers

The responsibility of opening in the Sri Lankan team can rest on the shoulders of Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando. Both these players have been in tremendous form in the recently concluded Lanka Premier League. Nissanka has scored 333 runs in 11 matches with 1 century and 2 half-centuries at a strike rate of 152.75. On the other hand, Fernando has scored 374 runs in 11 matches of LPL 2024 with 5 half-centuries at a strike rate of 162.60.

wicket keeper

Kusal Mendis can be seen handling the wicketkeeping responsibilities. He has been the third highest run-scorer in Lanka Premier League 2024. He has scored 329 runs in 11 matches with 1 century and 1 half-century at a strike rate of 149.54.

Middle Order

Captain Charith Asalanka can be seen handling the responsibility of the middle order, who has scored runs at a strike rate of over 157 in LPL 2024. Apart from Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal will also take charge of batting in the middle order. He has scored 287 runs at a strike rate of over 168 in LPL 2024. Bhanuka Rajapaksa will be the third batsman in the middle order. He has scored 236 runs at a strike rate of over 163 in LPL 2024.

Allrounders

Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis can get a place in the team as all-rounders. Shanaka's strike rate in LPL 2024 has been 186.20. At the same time, as a medium pacer, he has taken 13 wickets in 10 matches with the ball. Isuru Udana can be the second all-rounder of the team, who has scored runs at a strike rate of more than 164 apart from taking 14 wickets in LPL 2024.

Bowler

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga can be the first big face in bowling. He has taken 15 wickets in 10 matches played in LPL 2024. Mathisha Pathirana can be seen leading the fast bowling, who has taken 15 wickets in LPL 2024 in just 9 matches. Mahish Teekshana can get a place in the team as the second spinner, who has taken 10 wickets in LPL 2024 at an economy of 7.35. In fast bowling, Pathirana can be seen being supported by Dushmantha Chameera, who has taken 6 wickets in 5 matches of LPL 2024.