ODI World Cup 2023: All Teams strongest predicted playing XI for the tournament

5. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka have felt the impact of losing Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera, leading to a notable decline in their playing XI's overall stability. In the current lineup of the Lankan Lions, Kusal Perera emerges as a potential game-changer at the top of the order. He can receive valuable support from Kusal Mendis who was in exceptional touch during the Asia Cup 2023 and Sadeera Samarawickrama in the middle-order.

As for the bowling department, much will depend on the contributions of Wellalage, Pathirana, and Theekshana. The role of all-rounders especially of the Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka is going to be vital for the 2011 runner-ups.

Best Playing 11 for Sri Lanka for ODI World Cup 2023:

Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara