“Captain Vimath Dinsara leads a balanced squad of experienced players and exciting newcomers.”
Sri Lanka’s Under-19 cricket team has left for the 2025 ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The team departed on 10 December 2025 to prepare for the tournament ahead of their opening match.
The 15-member squad is led by captain Vimath Dinsara, with Kavija Gamage as vice-captain. Other notable players include Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamuditha, Dulnith Sigera, and Chamika Heenatigala. The team blends experienced youth players with promising newcomers, aiming to perform strongly in the tournament.
Sri Lanka is placed in Group B alongside Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Their group-stage matches are scheduled as follows:
13 December — vs Nepal U19
15 December — vs Afghanistan U19
17 December — vs Bangladesh U19
The early departure gives the team time to acclimatize, train, and strategize for tough competition ahead. Fans are eager to see how the squad performs and whether they can make a strong impact in Asia’s premier youth cricket championship.