India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka to Compete in Women’s ODI…

India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka will compete in a Women’s ODI tri-series from April 27 to May 11, 2025, to prepare for the ODI World Cup. The series includes seven matches in a double round-robin format and marks an important opportunity for the teams ahead of the World Cup in India.

A Women’s ODI tri-series featuring India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka has been announced to enhance preparations for the ODI World Cup 2025, as confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday. This series, not initially included in the women’s Future Tours Programme (FTP), has now been integrated into the official calendar.

The tri-series will adopt a double round-robin format, enabling each team to compete against the others twice, culminating in a total of seven matches, including a final. The tournament will kick off on April 27, concluding with the final on May 11 between the leading two teams.

Set to take place in October 2025 in India, the Women’s ODI World Cup is anticipated to attract significant attention. Notably, Sri Lanka is the current Asia Cup champion after defeating India in the final last year. The team’s players are currently participating in a white-ball series in New Zealand, while many Indian players are engaged in the Women’s Premier League.

During the last ODI World Cup, India faced an early elimination following a loss to South Africa, who progressed to the semifinals but ultimately fell to England. The upcoming series will commence with India competing against Sri Lanka on April 27, followed by India taking on South Africa on April 29. The matches will take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The detailed schedule for the tri-series is 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

The announcement of the Women’s ODI tri-series among India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka marks a crucial step in enhancing the teams’ preparations for the World Cup 2025. The series will offer valuable competitive opportunities ahead of the prestigious tournament and will feature a total of seven matches, culminating in a final on May 11. This initiative underlines the commitment to developing women’s cricket in these nations as they aim for success on a global stage.

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