2023 WORLD CUP TEAM PREVIEW Unassuming Lankans look to punch above their weight Purnima Malhotra Share TweetSri Lanka have endured a quiet resurgence in white-ball cricket in recent times ©AFPWhile often a true indicator of a team's rhythm, form guide can be a tricky marker. With Hasaranga unavailable, the mantle of potency will rest largely on Theekshana ©GettyDoes that make Sri Lanka the dark horses? At best, Sri Lanka could be the banana peel the mid-table contenders would need to be wary of. That said, spin is still their strongest suit and Sri Lanka may well be fielding a spin-heavy XI with just two seamers irrespective of conditions. Marquee MatchSri Lanka's unpredictability and the tendency to supersede expectations in multi-nation events recently cost Pakistan a place in the Asia Cup final.

Source: Punch September 30, 2023 14:33 UTC