India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka will engage in a Women’s ODI tri-series starting on April 27 to prepare for the 2025 ODI World Cup. The series will include seven matches in a double round-robin format, concluding with a final on May 11. The tournament will be hosted at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka will participate in a Women’s ODI tri-series to enhance their preparations for the 2025 ODI World Cup, as announced by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). This series will be comprised of seven matches, incorporating a double round-robin format where each team will face one another twice. The tournament will commence on April 27, culminating in a final match scheduled for May 11 between the top two teams.
The Women’s ODI World Cup is set to be held in India in October 2025. Notably, Sri Lanka holds the title of reigning Asia Cup champions after their victory over India in the final last year. Presently, they are touring New Zealand for a white-ball series. Meanwhile, most Indian players are competing in the ongoing Women’s Premier League, with several South African stars also present in India for the tournament.
In the previous ODI World Cup, India faced a disappointing group-stage exit after their loss to South Africa. Contrarily, South Africa advanced to the semifinals but were defeated by England in the knockout phase. The inaugural match of the tri-series will see India go head-to-head with Sri Lanka on April 27.
The schedule 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
All matches will be hosted at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The Women’s ODI tri-series featuring India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka is a significant preparatory event ahead of the 2025 World Cup. With teams set to compete in a round-robin format, the series will facilitate player readiness and team strategies. Notably, this series highlights Sri Lanka’s recent successes and the ongoing prominence of the Women’s Premier League, setting the stage for a competitive tournament.
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