Sri Lanka announces a team of 17 members for the ODI Tri-nation series against India and South Africa, with Chamari Athapaththhu leading.
Sri Lanka has announced a team of 17 members for the next Tri-Nation series against India and South Africa, which will be held at home. The team, led by Chamari Athapaththhu, saw changes from the team that played against New Zealand, including the introduction of Spinner Malki Madara, who obtained his first call to the ODI team. Speaking of India and South Africa, the two teams have already finalized their teams for the series.
Key changes and inclusions
Eight modifications were made to the team, bringing new faces and the return players in the mixture. The notable inclusions are Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi Silva, Hasini Perera, Pimimi Wathsala, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranawera and Hansima Karunaratne. Malki Madara, who impressed during the T20I series in New Zealand, is one of the exciting prospects, after delivering solid Bowling performances.
Overview of the Tri-Nation series
The series, which is expected to start on April 27 in Colombo, serves as a vital preparatory event for the CPI 2025 Women’s World Cup in India. It offers an excellent opportunity for the three participating teams, including Sri Lanka, India and South Africa, to have a chance to settle their teams before the World Cup.
Squad Srilanka for Ind, SA, SL Sort Series
Sri Lanka Squad: Chamari Athapaththhu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawicrama, Nilakshi Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hasini Perera, Pimid Wathsala, Manudi Nanayakkar Karunaratne, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kuluriya.
SA & IN SQUAD for the sorting series
South Africa (SA): Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Anxier Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sundé Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkuleko Mlaba, Seshnie Naid Chloé Tryon.
Indian team: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, Shuchi Upadhyy
Tri-nation series calendar
| Correspondence number | Teams | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Odi | Sri Lanka vs India | Sunday | April 27 |
| 2nd Odi | India vs South Africa | Tuesday | April 29 |
| 3rd Odi | Sri Lanka vs South Africa | Friday | May 02 |
| 4th Odi | Sri Lanka vs India | Sunday | May 04 |
| 5th ODI | South Africa vs India | Wednesday | May 07 |
| 6th ODI | Sri Lanka vs South Africa | Friday | May 09 |
| Final | TBD | Sunday | May 11 |
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