Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 connectivity provider and a prolific promoter of sports in the country, has extended its best wishes to the Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team as they departed for England on Wednesday (3) to participate in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
As the Sri Lanka Women’s National Team Sponsor for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Dialog is proud to stand behind the team, supporting their journey as they represent Sri Lanka on the global stage.
Led by Captain Chamari Athapaththu, the national side will enter the global showpiece event with renewed confidence and ambition under newly appointed Head Coach Jamie Siddons. The tournament, which runs from 12 June to 5 July across England and Wales, will feature the largest field in Women’s T20 World Cup history, with 12 teams competing for the coveted title.
Sri Lanka will begin their campaign in the tournament curtain-raiser against hosts England in Edgbaston on 12 June. Prior to the opening match, the team will play two warm-up fixtures against Pakistan on 6 June and the Netherlands on 9 June, both in Derby.
Placed in a challenging Group 2 alongside England, defending champions New Zealand, the West Indies, Ireland, and Scotland, Sri Lanka face a demanding road to the knockout stages. However, the team arrive in England buoyed by recent successes, having secured impressive series victories over both the West Indies and Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka’s participation in the tournament marks another significant chapter in the continued growth of women’s cricket in the country. Dialog, which holds the exclusive broadcast rights of ICC events in Sri Lanka, remains committed to supporting the development of the game and powering Sri Lankan athletes to compete on the global stage.
Commenting on the team’s departure, Dialog Axiata Group Chief Marketing Officer Lasantha Theverapperuma said: “We are proud to stand alongside the Sri Lanka Women’s Team as they embark on one of the biggest challenges in world cricket. The dedication, resilience, and progress shown by this team over the past few years have inspired the nation. We wish Chamari Athapaththu, Coach Jamie Siddons and the entire squad success as they represent Sri Lanka at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.”
Since making their tournament debut, Sri Lanka Women have continued to make steady strides in international cricket. While the team are yet to qualify for the knockout stages of a Women’s T20 World Cup, the current squad enter the tournament determined to create history and showcase their potential on cricket’s biggest stage.
Cricket fans can catch all the action live on Dialog Television (Channel Numbers 68, 120, and 63), or stream via the Dialog Play mobile app and ThePapare.com.
Dialog is the proud sponsor of the national cricket, volleyball, and esports teams. Dialog is also the primary sponsor of the Sri Lanka Golf Open and Paralympic sports, powering the National Para Games and the Sri Lankan contingent to the Paralympic Games.
Furthermore, in line with its commitment to powering the champions of tomorrow, the company continues to support the President’s Gold Cup Volleyball Tournament, National Junior and Senior Netball Tournaments, and school rugby.