Sri Lanka to Host Women’s ODI Tri-Series with India and South…

Sri Lanka will host a women’s ODI tri-series with India and South Africa from April 27 to May 11, where teams will compete for the top two spots leading to a final. The series provides crucial preparation ahead of the ODI World Cup later this year in India.

Sri Lanka will host a women’s ODI tri-series featuring India and South Africa, scheduled between April 27 and May 11. The series will occur at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where each team will face every other team twice, leading to a final between the top two teams. The opening match will see Sri Lanka competing against India.

As of now, Sri Lanka is engaged in a white-ball series in New Zealand, while many Indian players are participating in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). South African players are also involved in the WPL, and prior to the announcement of this tri-series, South Africa’s next international commitment was set for June, when they will tour the West Indies.

This tournament offers the three teams essential preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup set to take place in India in October. Currently, Sri Lanka holds the Asia Cup title, South Africa reached the semi-finals of the last ODI World Cup in 2022, eliminating India in the league stage. In the ICC ODI rankings, India is third, South Africa fourth, and Sri Lanka seventh.

The fixtures for the tri-series include:
– 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

All matches will be played as day games, allowing fans to enjoy the excitement of the series in optimal conditions.

In conclusion, Sri Lanka will host a women’s ODI tri-series featuring India and South Africa, providing vital preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup. The format includes matches where each team plays the others twice, culminating in a final. Notably, this tournament highlights the competitive standings of all three teams, especially with their rankings ahead of the World Cup.

Original Source: island.lk