Sri Lanka announce 17-member squad for the tri-nation ODI collection towards India and South Africa, with Chamari Athapaththu main .
Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming tri-nation series against India and South Africa, to be held at home. The team, led by Chamari Athapaththu, has seen changes from the squad that played against New Zealand, including the introduction of spinner Malki Madara, who gets her first call-up to the ODI squad. Talking about India and South Africa, both teams have already finalised their squads for the series.
Key changes and inclusions
Eight changes have been made to the squad, bringing fresh faces and returning players into the mix. Notable inclusions are Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi Silva, Hasini Perera, Piumi Wathsala, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, and Hansima Karunaratne. Malki Madara, who impressed during the T20I series in New Zealand, is one of the exciting prospects, having delivered strong bowling performances.
Tri-Nation series overview
The series, set to begin on April 27 in Colombo, serves as a vital preparatory event for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India. It provides an excellent opportunity for all three participating teams, including Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa, to have a chance to fine-tune their squads ahead of the World Cup.
Srilanka squad for IND, SA, SL tri series
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 Kulsuriya.
SA & IND squad for tri series
South Africa (SA): Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Chloé Tryon.
India squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Tejal Hasabnis, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay
Tri-nation series schedule
| Match Number | Teams | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Sri Lanka vs India | Sunday | 27 April |
| 2nd ODI | India vs South Africa | Tuesday | 29 April |
| 3rd ODI | Sri Lanka vs South Africa | Friday | 02 May |
| 4th ODI | Sri Lanka vs India | Sunday | 04 May |
| 5th ODI | South Africa vs India | Wednesday | 07 May |
| 6th ODI | Sri Lanka vs South Africa | Friday | 09 May |
| Final | TBD | Sunday | 11 May |
