T20 World Cup: Before the Super 12 stage, the Sri Lankan captain made a big statement, know what he said

2021 T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka cricket team captain Dasun Shanaka has said that his first priority is to enter the Super 12 of the ICC T20 World Cup by winning all three matches of the first round (qualifying stage). After defeating Namibia by seven wickets, the 2014 T20 World Cup winners now play against Ireland.

On which team will be the toughest challenger for Sri Lanka in the group stage, the Sri Lankan captain said, “Winning all three group matches is the priority for us and the conditions here will help us a lot in the main tournament.” After defeating Namibia, Shanaka said, “We will definitely be in a good position by winning all three matches. This will help us adapt to the conditions in the main tournament.”

Let us tell you that the team of Ireland is also looking very strong. She has earlier defeated Netherlands by seven wickets and she would not like to make any changes in her team. If Sri Lanka manages to beat Ireland, they will secure their place in the next round as they will have four points from two matches.

Sri Lanka’s World Cup team- Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Dhananjay De Silva (Vice-Captain), Avishka Fernando, Charit Aslanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Vanindu Hasranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Madushanka, Dushmantha Chamira, Nuwan Thi Pradeep and Praveen Jayavikrama.

Reserve player – Lahiru Kumar, Pulina Tharanga, Binura Fernando and Akila Dhananjaya.