Sri Lanka will host a women’s ODI tri-series featuring India and South Africa from April 27 to May 11, 2023. The series includes each team playing four matches, leading to a final between the top two teams. This event is crucial preparation for the ODI World Cup scheduled for October. Currently, India ranks third, South Africa fourth, and Sri Lanka seventh in the ICC ODI rankings.
Sri Lanka is set to host a women’s ODI tri-series featuring teams from India and South Africa from late April to early May, as announced by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday. Unlike initial plans, this tri-series was not included in the Future Tours Programme, highlighting the importance of this addition to the calendar. The competition will consist of each team facing the other twice, culminating in a final match between the top two teams.
The matches will take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with the series commencing on April 27, 2023, where Sri Lanka will face India first. All matches will be held during daylight hours. Prior to this series, Sri Lanka is engaged in a white-ball tour in New Zealand, while Indian players are participating in the Women’s Premier League. South African representatives also have involvement in the WPL.
This tri-series is critical as it serves as a preparatory phase for the ODI World Cup scheduled for October in India. Currently, Sri Lanka holds the title of Asia Cup champions, whilst South Africa reached the semi-finals of the previous ODI World Cup in 2022, eliminating India at the league stage. India, ranked third in the ICC ODI listings, leads the rankings followed by South Africa in fourth place and Sri Lanka in seventh.
The confirmed schedule for the women’s tri-series includes:
1. April 27: Sri Lanka vs India
2. April 29: India vs South Africa
3. May 1: Sri Lanka vs South Africa
4. May 4: Sri Lanka vs India
5. May 6: South Africa vs India
6. May 8: Sri Lanka vs South Africa
7. May 11: Final
This tri-series promises to enhance each team’s competitive edge as they prepare for the impending World Cup, with emphasis on fostering team development and strategy refinement for high-stakes matches ahead.
The upcoming women’s ODI tri-series hosted by Sri Lanka is a strategic opportunity for India and South Africa as they prepare for the World Cup in October 2023. With a round-robin format leading to a final, the series will not only bolster teams’ competitive edges but also showcase top-level women’s cricket. Each nation will seek valuable preparation and momentum prior to the World Cup, potentially influencing their performance and rankings.
Original Source: island.lk
