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Vimath Dinsara to Captain Sri Lanka's Charge at 2026 U19 Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Vimath Dinsara as captain and Kavija Gamage as vice-captain for the upcoming 2026 ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup. The squad, featuring a blend of promising batters and versatile all-rounders, is set to compete in Group C against defending champions Australia, Ireland, and Japan. Sri Lanka will begin their campaign on January 17 against Japan in Windhoek, Namibia, aiming to build on their Super Six stage finish from the 2024 edition. The 16-team tournament, hosted across Zimbabwe and Namibia, will culminate with the final on February 6 in Harare.

Key Points: Sri Lanka U19 World Cup Squad: Dinsara Captain, Fixtures

  • Vimath Dinsara named captain
  • Squad features promising batters & all-rounders
  • In Group C with Australia, Ireland, Japan
  • Tournament starts Jan 15 in Zimbabwe & Namibia
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Vimath Dinsara to lead Sri Lanka in 2026 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup

Vimath Dinsara named captain for Sri Lanka's 2026 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup campaign in Zimbabwe & Namibia. Full squad, group details, and schedule.

"Vimath Dinsara will captain Sri Lanka in the 2026 Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup. - Sri Lanka Cricket"

Colombo, Jan 1

Vimath Dinsara will captain Sri Lanka in the 2026 Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket said on Thursday. Kavija Gamage has been named as Sri Lanka's vice-captain for the tournament beginning on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The squad features a strong mix of promising batters, including Dinsara, Gamage, and Mahavithana, along with versatile all-rounders Viran Chamuditha and Chamika Heentigala. Sri Lanka, which will depart for Namibia on Thursday, reached the Super Six stage in the previous edition of the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup held in South Africa in 2024.

Sri Lanka are in Group C of the upcoming competition alongside defending champions Australia, Ireland, and Japan. The side will open their campaign against Japan on January 17 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Sri Lanka will also play their games against Ireland and Australia at the same venue on January 19 and 23, respectively.

The 16th edition of the Men's Under-19 World Cup will feature 16 teams divided into four groups of four each. Every side will play the other three teams in its group during the opening round, with the top three progressing to the Super Six stage.

The leading four teams from there will qualify for the semifinals to be played on February 3 and 4 in Bulawayo and Harare, while the final is scheduled to be played at the Harare Sports Club on February 6.

Previously, Ireland, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Japan, Scotland, Australia, West Indies, Pakistan, New Zealand, England, and India announced their respective squads for the U19 World Cup.

In all, 16 teams will participate in the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup and will have 41 matches played in the tournament. The 16 teams will be divided into four groups, with the top three teams from each group advancing to the Super Six stage. The fourth-placed teams in Group A and D face each other, while the fourth-placed teams in Group B and C face each other in the placement stage.

Sri Lanka squad: Vimath Dinsara (c), Kavija Gamage, 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

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Japan in the mix! Cricket is truly becoming more global. Good luck to Sri Lanka, especially against the defending champs. The tournament format seems a bit complex with the placement stage, but should be exciting.
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Ananya R
Best of luck to Captain Vimath and the team! The future of Sri Lankan cricket looks bright. As an Indian fan, I always have a soft corner for SL cricket. Hope they go deep into the tournament. 🇱🇰🤝🇮🇳
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Vikram M
The squad looks balanced. But honestly, the article repeats the tournament format twice. Could have used that space for more player profiles or past U19 stats. Still, all the best to the youngsters!
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Karthik V
Exciting times for youth cricket! The India vs Sri Lanka rivalry at the senior level is epic, hope these juniors carry that competitive spirit respectfully. The match against Australia on Jan 23rd will be the one to watch.
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Priya S
Wishing the team all the success! It's great to see names from different communities in the squad, truly represents the island nation. Go well! #U19CWC

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