Cricketing Extravaganza: Women’s Tours Take Center Stage.
The cricketing world is set for an exhilarating showcase of talent as the months of June and July unfold with a flurry of international fixtures, with teams from around the globe gearing up for intense battles.
From the West Indies women’s tour of Sri Lanka to the New Zealand women’s tour of England and the highly anticipated South Africa women’s tour of India, the calendar is brimming with excitement. With ODIs, T20Is, and even a one-off Test match on the agenda, this period promises to be a treat for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
From the picturesque settings of Galle and Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium to iconic grounds like Lord’s and The Oval, the stage is set for a spectacle like no other. Let’s take a closer look at the action-packed itinerary that awaits cricket fans across the globe
West Indies Women’s Tour of Sri Lanka:
Embarking on a journey to the scenic setting of Sri Lanka, the West Indies women’s cricket team sets its sights on a series brimming with promise and opportunity. With the matches scheduled at the iconic Galle International Stadium and Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a spectacle of skill and determination. As the teams prepare to face off in an ODI series followed by the T20Is, the stage is set for an exhilarating display of cricketing.
1. 1st ODI – Galle International Stadium: The series kicks off on June 15th at the Galle International Stadium, where Sri Lanka Women will clash with the West Indies Women.
2. 2nd ODI – Galle International Stadium: On June 18th, the teams reconvene at the same venue for the second ODI encounter.
3. 3rd ODI – Galle International Stadium: The series concludes on June 21st with the third and final ODI match at the Galle International Stadium.
4. 1st T20I – Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: Transitioning to the T20 format, the first match is set for June 24th at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.
5. 2nd T20I – Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: The action continues on June 26th with the second T20I clash at the same venue.
6. 3rd T20I – Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: The series reaches its climax on June 28th with the third T20I showdown at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand Women’s Tour of England:
Having been beaten at home earlier this year, the New Zealand women’s team will travel to England for a chance at redemption. From the storied Riverside Ground to the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, the stage is set for a showcase of talent. With a lineup of ODIs and T20Is scheduled across iconic venues, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate an enthralling spectacle, intense competition and moments of brilliance that define the essence of the rivalry between the two sides.
1. 1st ODI – Riverside Ground: Across the continents, England women host New Zealand women in a series beginning on June 26th at the Riverside Ground.
2.2nd ODI – County Ground, Worcester: On June 29th, the action moves to the County Ground in Worcester for the second ODI.
3.3rd ODI – County Ground, Bristol: July 3rd sees the series heat up as the team’s clash at the County Ground in Bristol for the third ODI.
4. 1st T20I – The Rose Bowl: Transitioning to the T20I format, the first match is set for July 6th at The Rose Bowl.
5. 2nd T20I – County Ground: On July 9th, the teams face off in the second T20I encounter at the County Ground.
6. 3rd T20I – St Lawrence Ground: July 11th witnesses another thrilling T20I clash, this time at the St Lawrence Ground.
7. 4th T20I – Kennington Oval: The series intensifies on July 13th as the teams meet at the historic Kennington Oval.
8. 5th T20I – Lord’s: The tour culminates on July 17th with the final T20I match at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
South Africa women’s tour of India:
Amidst the busy cricketing calendar, the South Africa women’s cricket team embarks on a challenging tour of India. A change in setting from the usual venue of the Wankhede and DY Patil Stadiums in Mumbai, the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, cricket enthusiasts can expect a great display of skill and determination. With a multiformat series consisting of ODIs, T20Is, and a one-off Test match, the stage is set for a captivating showdown, as South Africa aim for victory away from home.
1. 1st ODI – M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: The tour commences on June 16th with the first ODI match at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
2. 2nd ODI – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: On June 19th, the teams reconvene at the same venue for the second ODI encounter.
3. 3rd ODI – M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: The series reaches its climax on June 23rd with the third and final ODI match at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
4. One-off Test – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: From June 28th to July 1st, cricket enthusiasts can enjoy a traditional Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
5. 1st T20I – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: Transitioning to the T20 format, the first match is set for July 6th at the same venue.
6. 2nd T20I – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: On July 8th, the action continues with the second T20I match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
7. 3rd T20I – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: The series concludes on July 10th with the third T20I match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
With such a diverse array of fixtures on offer, cricket aficionados can look forward to an unforgettable showcase of talent and competition in the coming months.