Sri Lanka to host women's ODI tri-series, involving India: Details
What's the story
Sri Lanka will host a Women's ODI tri-series involving India and South Africa from April 27 to May 11.
The tournament, which will be played in a double round-robin format with a final, will serve as preparation for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup in India later this year.
The tournament will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Tournament details
Tri-series schedule and format
The tri-series will start with Sri Lanka taking on India on April 27.
Each side will play four group matches, following which the top two sides will battle it out for the championship title on May 11.
All matches will be played as 'Day Games' at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, providing fans with a consistent viewing experience.
Preparation
Teams prepare for World Cup
All three teams in the tri-series have already qualified for the coveted eight-team World Cup, according to their position in the ICC Women's Championship.
The tournament will be a vital chance for the teams to polish their strategies and performance before the big event.
After this series, India's women's team will tour England for more matches.
Information
India's WODI record against Sri Lanka and South Africa
As per ESPNcricinfo, India and Sri Lanka have met 32 times in Women's ODIs. India have won 29 besides losing twice (NR: 1). Versus SA Women, India have won 18 matches (L12, NR1) from 31 games to date.