ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka’s strongest predicted playing XI for the tournament

5. Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya de Silva is the master of all trades for Sri Lanka and his presence in the middle order gives a sense of security to the whole team. He is a proper all-rounder for the team. He has 1725 runs in 82 ODI matches with 10 fifties to his name. He has taken 44 wickets as well at an economy of 4.95.

De Silva is not an aggressive batter but believes in accumulating his runs at a fast pace without hitting the big shots. He is in the mould of Russell Arnold, a fighter who never gives up, whether with the bat or the ball. He can be very helpful if Sri Lanka loses early wickets.  

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