Sri Lanka will host a women’s ODI tri-series with India and South Africa from April 27 to May 11. Each team will play the others twice, followed by a final. The series serves as crucial preparation for the ODI World Cup in October. Current rankings place India third, South Africa fourth, and Sri Lanka seventh in the ICC ODI standings.
Sri Lanka is set to host a women’s ODI tri-series featuring India and South Africa in April and May, as announced by Sri Lanka Cricket. Each team will compete against one another twice, resulting in four matches per team prior to the final. The tournament will commence on April 27 with Sri Lanka facing India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, culminating in the final on May 11.
Currently, Sri Lanka’s women’s team is engaged in a tour of New Zealand, while India’s players are participating in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in their home country. South African participants also partake in the WPL. The tri-series offers vital preparation ahead of the ODI World Cup scheduled for October in India, allowing teams to refine their skills before the tournament.
In terms of current standings, Sri Lanka holds the Asia Cup title, while South Africa reached the semi-finals of the last ODI World Cup in 2022. India’s women’s team is ranked the highest among the three at third in the ICC ODI rankings, with South Africa ranked fourth and Sri Lanka in seventh.
The schedule for the Sri Lanka women’s tri-series includes:
– 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 upcoming women’s ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka serves as an excellent opportunity for teams to prepare for the ODI World Cup later this year. With Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa showcasing their talents, the series promises competitive encounters, bolstered by the current international standings of the teams. This tri-series will not only enhance each team’s performance but also engage fans as they follow the journey toward the World Cup.
Original Source: island.lk
