The upcoming ODI Tri-Series featuring Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa has undergone a schedule revision due to Sri Lanka’s local government elections set for May 6. Originally planned differently, the series will now see adjustments during the first week of May to ensure a smooth conclusion before the polling date.
As announced by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the series will be entirely hosted in Colombo and will feature a format where each team will play four matches, with the top two teams competing in the final. The revised schedule aims to balance cricketing commitments with the nation’s electoral process while ensuring minimal disruption for players and fans.
The series will see Sri Lanka and India locking horns in the first encounter on April 27, followed by South Africa competing against India on the 29th of April. The revised schedule sees matches now rescheduled to be played on May 2, 4, 7, and 9.
ODI Tri-Series Schedule:
| Date | Matches |
| 27th April 2025 | Sri Lanka vs India |
| 29th April 2025 | India vs South Africa |
| 2nd May 2025 | Sri Lanka vs South Africa |
| 4th May 2025 | Sri Lanka vs India |
| 7th May 2025 | South Africa vs India |
| 9th May 2025 | Sri Lanka vs South Africa |
| 11th May 2025 | Final |
The opening match sets up a rivalry as hosts Sri Lanka edged past India by 8 wickets in the Asia Cup final, though in a different format of the game.
Sri Lanka enters the upcoming tri-series looking to bounce back from their recent ODI series defeat against New Zealand, where they lost 2-0. Led by a spirited skipper Chamari Athapaththu, they will aim to readdress the key shortcomings and regain the much-needed momentum ahead of their home challenge in a competitive tri-series.
In the current ICC ODI standings, the Women-In-Blue hold the third position, while Sri Lanka are placed at eighth. However, the Lankans have shown glimpses of promising talent in recent matches, and with the advantage of home ambience, they will be eager to put up a strong fight against two formidable competitors.
Team India recently hosted Ireland for a three-match T20I series, where they decimated the opposition with dominating victories, showcasing their depth and firepower in powerhouse.
Following that series, the focus shifted to franchise-based cricket, with players engaged in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) from mid-February to mid-March. Now, with the curtains down the league, attention turns to the 50-over format, as teams begin their preparations for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, set to be hosted in India during September-October.
For the South Africans, it has been quite off late since they took on the cricketing field in one-day cricket. The Proteas hosted England for a three-match ODI series late last year but suffered a 1-2 series defeat.
The upcoming and much anticipated tri-series, shaping formidable matchups, in Sri Lanka will serve as a crucial platform for the three teams to fine-tune their squad and build momentum for the marquee tournament.
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