Countdown to the World Cup: Reviewing Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup Journey
Summary
Sri Lanka's journey in the T20 World Cup has seen highs including a 2014 championship win and lows with recent eliminations before knockout stages. As hosts of the 2026 World Cup, they aim to reclaim glory on home soil.
Key Points
- Sri Lanka won their first T20 World Cup in 2014 by defeating India in the final.
- They have been runners-up twice, in 2009 and 2012, losing the finals to Pakistan and the West Indies respectively.
- In recent tournaments, Sri Lanka has struggled, failing to progress past the group or early knockout stages since 2016.
- Sri Lanka will host the 2026 Cricket World Cup and aims to improve performance leveraging home ground advantage.
