Sri Lanka will host a women’s ODI tri-series with India and South Africa from April 27 to May 11, with each team playing four matches leading up to a final. The series provides crucial preparation for the ODI World Cup in October, featuring teams ranked third, fourth, and seventh in ICC standings.
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that Sri Lanka will host a women’s ODI tri-series featuring teams from India and South Africa during April and May. This series, a new addition outside of the Future Tours Programme, will consist of each team playing the others twice, resulting in four matches per team. The series commences on April 27, with Sri Lanka facing India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, continuing until May 11.
At present, Sri Lanka is engaged in a white-ball tour of New Zealand while most Indian players are participating in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). A number of South African players are also competing in the WPL, and prior to this tri-series, South Africa was scheduled to visit the West Indies in June. This series provides vital preparation for all teams ahead of the ODI World Cup scheduled for October in India.
The current standing within the ICC ODI rankings sees India at third place, the highest among the teams, followed by South Africa in fourth and Sri Lanka in seventh. Notably, Sri Lanka is the reigning Asia Cup champion, while South Africa reached the semi-finals of the last ODI World Cup held in 2022, notably defeating India in the league phase.
The matches are scheduled as follows:
– April 27: Sri Lanka vs India
– April 29: India vs South Africa
– May 1: Sri Lanka vs South Africa
– May 4: Sri Lanka vs India
– May 6: South Africa vs India
– May 8: Sri Lanka vs South Africa
– May 11: Final
This series presents a critical opportunity for the teams to fine-tune their performance before the prestigious ODI World Cup.
The upcoming women’s ODI tri-series hosted by Sri Lanka will feature India and South Africa and is set to commence on April 27. With each team playing four matches, this series aims to enhance preparation ahead of the ODI World Cup in October. The performance in this series will be crucial as teams seek to assert their rankings in international women’s cricket. Key matches are scheduled until the final on May 11.
Original Source: island.lk
