Synopsis
India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa will compete in a women's ODI tri-series at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo from April 27 to May 11. The series will serve as crucial preparation for India ahead of the Women's ODI World Cup later this year.Key Takeaways
- Tri-series features India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.
- Matches held at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
- First match on April 27 between Sri Lanka and India.
- Top two teams will qualify for the final on May 11.
- India prepares for the Women's ODI World Cup.
New Delhi, March 6 (NationPress) India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa are poised to participate in a women's ODI tri-series, scheduled to take place entirely at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo from April 27 to May 11, as announced by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
The inaugural match of the tri-series will see Sri Lanka take on India on April 27. Each team will compete in four matches, with the top two teams advancing to the final on May 11. SLC confirmed that all matches will be conducted during the day.
This tri-series is a significant opportunity for India to refine their strategies in preparation for the upcoming 13th edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup, which will be hosted on their home turf later this year. This edition marks the last tournament featuring eight teams, with Australia entering as the defending champions.
This will be the fourth occasion India hosts the Women's ODI World Cup, following previous tournaments in 1978, 1997, and 2013. Additionally, this event will be India’s first global women’s ICC tournament since the 2016 T20 World Cup, which coincided with the men’s event.
India’s last ODI engagement was a three-match series against Ireland at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, where they achieved a clean sweep with a 3-0 victory in January. In contrast, Sri Lanka is currently on a tour of New Zealand for a three-match ODI series, with the first match being abandoned due to rain.
Women’s ODI Tri-Series schedule:
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
