Sri Lanka, the former champions, will play the World Cup qualifying tournament for the first time since 1979. Captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bat. However, the Sri Lankan batsmen disappointed, managing only 157 runs. Pathum Nissanka
Sri Lanka will participate in a qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe, competing against other teams for a qualifying spot. This marks the first time in Sri Lankan history that they will play in a qualifying tournament since gaining ICC recognition in 198
New Zealand clinched a 2-0 victory in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. This defeat eliminates Sri Lanka from automatic qualification for the World Cup, dropping them out of the top-8 rankings. They will now have to compete in the qualify
After losing the three-match ODI series against New Zealand 0-2, Sri Lanka will be competing in the ODI World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe. This marks Sri Lanka's return to the qualifiers after a 44-year absence.