India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa Set for ODI Tri-Series in Colombo Ahead of Women’s World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced a tri-nation Women’s ODI series scheduled to be played in Colombo between Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa. The series, aimed at preparing teams for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, will begin on April 27 and conclude with a final match on May 11.

According to SLC’s announcement, the opening fixture of the tri-series will feature hosts Sri Lanka taking on India. Each team will compete in four matches during the tournament, and the two top-ranked teams from these encounters will progress to the final.

All matches are scheduled as day games and will take place entirely in Colombo. This series will provide important competitive preparation for all three teams ahead of the World Cup later this year.

Currently, the Sri Lankan women’s team is playing an away white-ball series against New Zealand. Meanwhile, key Indian and South African players are actively participating in the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) Season 3, hosted by India.

In terms of team rankings, India is the highest-ranked side in the series, currently placed third in the ICC Women’s ODI Rankings. South Africa, who notably eliminated India in the 2022 World Cup group stage and eventually reached the semifinals, holds fourth place. Sri Lanka, who recently claimed the Asia Cup title, stands at seventh.