Sri Lanka is the second most successful side in tournament history. The Islanders have lifted the trophy on five occasions. In the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup, the Lankan Lions enter the tournament without their premier fast bowler Dushmantha Chamera. The Sri Lankan bowling unit looks inexperienced; however, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana have had a great ride before the Asia Cup. The batting department seems settled with the presence of Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjay de Silva and Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Due to the depth in the batting line up, the hosts are more likely to score runs in quickly. After playing a talismanic role against Australia in the home T20I series, captain Shanaka has been striking hard.