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Sri Lanka will host India and South Africa for a Women’s ODI Tri-Series in April-May, serving as a crucial build-up to the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, set to be held in India later this year. The tournament was officially confirmed on Thursday (March 6).
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Tri-Series Format and Schedule
The tri-series will follow a double round-robin format, with each team playing four group-stage matches. The top two teams after the group stage will advance to the final, scheduled for May 11.
The series will kick off on April 27, with hosts Sri Lanka facing India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur. All matches will be played as day games at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Tentative Schedule:
- April 27: Sri Lanka vs India
- April 30: South Africa vs India
- May 3: Sri Lanka vs South Africa
- May 6: Sri Lanka vs India
- May 9: South Africa vs India
- May 11: Final (Top 2 teams)
Key Preparation for the ODI World Cup
With the Women’s ODI World Cup scheduled for October 2025 in India, this tri-series will be an essential preparatory event for all three teams. Notably, all three nations have already qualified for the eight-team World Cup based on their rankings in the ICC Women’s Championship.
For Sri Lanka, playing at home will provide a strong opportunity to test their squad depth and fine-tune strategies ahead of the global event. Meanwhile, India and South Africa will look to solidify their team combinations and assess conditions similar to those expected in the subcontinent during the World Cup.
Exciting Battle Between Top Teams
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will enter the tri-series as one of the favorites, boasting a strong batting lineup featuring stars like Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues. South Africa, known for their pace attack, will be keen to challenge their Asian counterparts with bowlers like Shabnim Ismail and Marizanne Kapp. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will look to capitalize on home conditions, with their experienced players like Chamari Athapaththu leading the charge.
With the ODI World Cup just a few months away, the Sri Lanka Women’s ODI Tri-Series promises highly competitive cricket, setting the stage for an exciting year in women’s cricket.
