Sri Lanka Announces Athapaththu-Led Team for ODI Tri-Series Against India and South Africa
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Synopsis
Sri Lanka has officially announced a 17-member squad led by Chamari Athapaththu for the ODI tri-series against India and South Africa. The series will take place from April 27 to May 11 in Colombo, providing crucial preparation for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup.
Key Takeaways
- Chamari Athapaththu captains Sri Lanka's squad.
- Malki Madara receives her first ODI call-up.
- Eight changes made from the previous squad in New Zealand.
- All matches will be held at R Premadasa Stadium.
- Top two teams will qualify for the final.
New Delhi, April 23 (NationPress) Sri Lanka has revealed its 17-member squad, which will be led by experienced all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu, for the forthcoming ODI tri-series against India and South Africa. This series is scheduled from April 27 to May 11 in Colombo.
Previously, Sri Lanka faced a challenging ODI series earlier this year, where they unfortunately experienced a 2-0 defeat in New Zealand. In preparation for the upcoming tri-series, Sri Lanka has implemented eight changes to their squad from that tour.
Notably, medium pacer Malki Madara has earned her first call-up to the ODI squad after an impressive debut in the T20I series in New Zealand, contributing significantly to Sri Lanka's only victory on the tour with remarkable figures of 3-14.
Players such as Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi Silva, Hasini Perera, Piumi Wathsala, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, and Hansima Karunaratne are also making a return to the squad. Each participating team will compete in four matches within the tri-series, with the top two teams advancing to the final set for May 11.
This tri-series, hosted entirely at R Premadasa Stadium, will serve as crucial preparation for Sri Lanka, South Africa, and India ahead of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, which will be held in India.
Sri Lanka Squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hasini Perera, Piumi Wathsala, Manudi Nanayakkara, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Inoshi Fernando, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya
Women’s ODI Tri-Series Schedule:
1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs India - April 27
2nd ODI: India vs South Africa – April 29
3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa - May 2
4th ODI: Sri Lanka vs India – May 4
5th ODI: South Africa vs India - May 7
6th ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa – May 9
Final: To be determined – May 11
