Sri Lanka to host West Indies for the Women’s white-ball series in June

Sri Lanka Women are gearing up to host West Indies Women for an eagerly anticipated white-ball series in June. This series marks Sri Lanka’s second bilateral T20I series of the year, following their successful tour of South Africa in March and April. The Sri Lankan team is also slated to tour Ireland in August, highlighting a packed𝔉 inte✱rnational schedule.

Historical context and recent performances

The last bilateral series between Sri Lanka and West Indies dates back to 2017, where West Indies emerged victorious in both T20Is and ODIs. However, the upcoming series promises to be more competitive, given Sri Lanka’s impressive performances over the past year, which include historic series wins against England, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Additionally, Sri Lanka has re𒈔cently secured qualification for the . West Indies, on the other hand, come into this series after a successful mon🤡th-long tour of Pakistan, where they won both the ODI and .

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ODI series: Crucial ICC Women’s championship points at stake

The tour will commence with the ODI leg, scheduled from June 15 to 21 in Galle. These matches are part of the ICC Women’s Championship, a critical pathway to the 2025 ODI World Cup. Currently, West Indies are seventh and Sri Lanka eighth on the Women’s Championship points table. With top four teams, aside from hosts India, gaining direct qualification, these matches carry significant importance for both sides.

ODI Series Fixtures (all matches in Galle):

• First ODI: June 15
• Second ODI: June 18
• Third ODI: June 21

T20I Series to Follow in Hambantota

Following the ODIs, the teams will head to Hambantota for the T20I series, set to take place from June 24 to 28. These matches will not only offer thrilling cricket but also provide crucial preparation for both teams as ওthey lo🦩ok ahead to future international commitments.

T20I Series Fixtures (all matches in Hambantota):

• First T20I: June 24
• Second T20I: June 26
• Third T20I: June 28

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