Sri Lanka batting order and playing 11, ODI 2026
Sri Lanka most often opened with Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis in ODI 2026, with Kusal Mendis at No. 3.
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Batting order
Each batter at their most frequent position this season
| Pos | Batter | Positions batted (innings) | Inns | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 1 (7) | 7 | 229 | 85.4 |
| 2 | Kamindu Mendis | 2 (4) | 4 | 92 | 74.2 |
| 2 | Kamil Mishara | 2 (3) | 3 | 54 | 81.8 |
| 3 | Kusal Mendis | 3 (7) | 7 | 409 | 97.6 |
| 4 | Pavan Rathnayake | 4 (5), 7 (2) | 7 | 265 | 92.0 |
| 4 | Dhananjaya de Silva | 4 (2), 7 (1) | 3 | 59 | 61.5 |
| 5 | Charith Asalanka | 5 (7) | 7 | 139 | 77.2 |
| 6 | Janith Liyanage | 6 (7) | 7 | 179 | 97.8 |
| 7 | Dunith WellalageMoved around | 7 (3), 8 (3) | 6 | 133 | 118.8 |
| 7 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 7 (1), 9 (1) | 2 | 16 | 177.8 |
| 8 | Sachindu Colombage | 8 (3) | 3 | 21 | 56.8 |
| 8 | Milan Priyanath | 8 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Dushmantha Chameera | 9 (1) | 1 | 7 | 36.8 |
| 9 | Eshan Malinga | 9 (1) | 1 | 14 | 73.7 |
| 9 | Pramod Madushan | 9 (1) | 1 | 7 | 63.6 |
| 10 | Asitha FernandoMoved around | 10 (2), 11 (2) | 4 | 6 | 42.9 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Vandersay | 10 (2) | 2 | 16 | 84.2 |
| 11 | Dilshan Madushanka | 11 (2) | 2 | 2 | 18.2 |
Quick answers
Who opened the batting for Sri Lanka in ODI 2026?
Sri Lanka most often opened with Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis in ODI 2026, with Kusal Mendis at No. 3.
Who batted as Sri Lanka's finisher?
Charith Asalanka batted most often at No. 5 (7 innings, 139 runs).
How settled was the Sri Lanka top order?
Pathum Nissanka batted at No. 1 in 100% of their innings; Kamindu Mendis batted at No. 2 in 100% of their innings.