Sri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai, with Chamari Athapaththu set to lead the defending champions.

Harshitha Samarawickrama has been named her deputy. The squad includes a blend of experienced players and emerging talent.

The right-arm pacer Mithali Ayodhya returns to the squad after impressing at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The 22-year-old, who made her international debut in April, took four wickets during the tournament and finished as Sri Lanka’s second-highest wicket-taker.

Leg-spin all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga has earned her maiden T20I call-up. Vihanga has already represented Sri Lanka in 12 One-Day Internationals and will now have the opportunity to make her mark in the shortest format.

Sri Lanka have also recalled bowler Chethana Vimukthi as they strengthen their options in the bowling department.

Athapaththu and Samarawickrama will form the core of Sri Lanka’s batting line-up, with support expected from experienced campaigners Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne and Nilakshika Silva.

The squad also features 17-year-old Sanjana Kavindi, who made her T20I debut during Sri Lanka’s recent series against Pakistan.

Imesha Dulani is another notable inclusion after becoming only the second Sri Lankan woman to score a T20I century. She reached the milestone during the same series against Pakistan and will add further firepower to the batting order.

Sri Lanka have been drawn in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The defending champions will open their Asia Cup campaign against the UAE on August 29 in Dubai, before facing Bangladesh and Indonesia in their remaining group matches.

Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kawya Kavindi, Sanjana Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Hasini Perera, Chamudi Praboda, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva, Dewmi Vihanga, Chethana Vimukthi