Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025 Kicks Off in Sri Lanka on April 27​

The Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025 is set to commence on April 27 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, featuring the national teams of Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa. This series serves as a crucial preparatory platform ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Women's ODI Tri-Series 2025 Kicks Off in Sri Lanka on April 27​
Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025 Kicks Off in Sri Lanka on April 27​

Tournament Overview – Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025

  • Dates: April 27 – May 11, 2025

  • Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

  • Format: Round-robin league followed by a final

  • Participating Teams: Sri Lanka, India, South Africa

Each team will play the others twice in the round-robin stage, with the top two teams advancing to the final scheduled for May 11. ​

Match Schedule – Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025 

Date Match Time (Local)
April 27 Sri Lanka vs India 10:00 AM
April 29 India vs South Africa 10:00 AM
May 1 Sri Lanka vs South Africa 10:00 AM
May 4 Sri Lanka vs India 10:00 AM
May 7 South Africa vs India 10:00 AM
May 9 Sri Lanka vs South Africa 10:00 AM
May 11 Final (Top two teams) 10:00 AM

All matches will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.​

Team Squads – Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025

Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team

Led by captain Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka’s 17-member squad includes:​

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Hasini Perera, Piumi Wathsala, Manudi Nanayakkara, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Inoshi Fernando, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya. ​

India Women’s Cricket Team

India’s squad, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, features:​

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Tejal Hasabnis, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay. ​

South Africa Women’s Cricket Team

South Africa’s squad, led by Laura Wolvaardt, includes:​

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Chloe Tryon.​

Broadcast Information

Fans can watch the matches through various platforms:​

  • India: Live streaming on FanCode.

  • Sri Lanka: Broadcast on ThePapare 2 (Channel No. 63 on Dialog Television), and digital streaming on ThePapare.com, Dialog VIU App, and ThePapare Facebook page. ​


The Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025 promises competitive cricket as teams fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming World Cup. With seasoned players and emerging talents, the series is set to offer exciting matches for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.​


FAQs

  1. When does the Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025 start?
    The series begins on April 27, 2025.

  2. Which teams are participating in the series?
    Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa are the participating teams.

  3. Where are the matches being held?
    All matches are scheduled at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

  4. How can viewers watch the matches?
    In India, matches are streamed live on FanCode. In Sri Lanka, they are broadcast on ThePapare 2 and streamed on ThePapare.com and Dialog VIU App.

  5. What is the format of the tournament?
    The tournament follows a round-robin format, with each team playing the others twice. The top two teams will compete in the final on May 11.

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