Defending champions Sri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dubai, making three key changes from the group that faced Pakistan. Ayodhya Returns: Slingy right-arm fast bowler Mithali Ayodhya—who took four wickets as Sri Lanka's second-highest wicket-taker at the T20 World Cup in England—returns to the T20I setup after missing the recent Pakistan series. Maiden T20I Call-Up: Leg-spin all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga has earned her maiden T20I selection following a strong 8-wicket domestic campaign in the Women's National Super League. Seam Department Strengthened: Chethana Vimukthi returns to the T20I squad alongside Ayodhya. Malki Madara, Rashmika Sewwandi, and Nimasha Meepage make way. Retained Talent: 17-year-old Sanjana Kavindi retains her spot after an explosive debut series against Pakistan, as does Imesha Dulani. Leadership: Chamari Athapaththu will lead the title defense, with Harshitha Samarawickrama serving as her deputy. Sri Lanka are grouped alongside Bangladesh, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates in Group B of the Asia Cup. They take on UAE on August 29 to start their title defence. Sri Lanka are the Asia Cup holders, having defeated India in the final in Dambulla in 2024. Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama (vc), Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Chamudi Praboda, Chethana Vimukthi, Kawya Kavindi, Mithali Ayodhya.