Asia Cup 2025: 3 Sri Lanka players who could be picked in IPL 2026 Auction

Published - 25 Sept 2025, 19:30 IST | Updated - 25 Sept 2025, 19:36 IST

The Asia Cup 2025 is nearing its business end with India already sealing a place in the final. Bangladesh and Pakistan are locked in a virtual semifinal to determine India’s opponent for the September 28 showdown. While Sri Lanka managed to reach the Super Four, their campaign fell short with two crucial defeats.

Despite the overall disappointment, a few Sri Lankan players impressed with individual performances that could catch the eye of IPL scouts. As the IPL 2026 auction approaches, here are three players from Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup squad who could be picked in the next edition.

Sri Lanka’s pacer Dushmantha Chameera remains one of the most consistent fast bowlers from the island nation. In this Asia Cup, he has picked up six wickets across five matches so far. While these are not staggering numbers, his ability to trouble batters with pace and bounce has been visible. More importantly, he was economical in crunch moments and provided breakthroughs upfront.

Chameera already has IPL experience, having turned out for multiple franchises, most recently the Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025 where he took four wickets in six appearances. Though his returns were modest, franchises often value express pace and international experience in high-pressure tournaments. With several teams in constant search for reliable overseas pacers, Chameera’s proven skill set could see him earn another IPL deal in 2026.