The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team is set to kick off their tour of Ireland today, with the first of two scheduled T20 matches starting at 8:30 PM local time in Dublin. This tour will also feature three One-Day Internationals, marking a significant return to competitive play for the team.
The Sri Lankan squad will be participating in this series following their recent triumph in the Asian Cup Women’s Cricket Championship, which has heightened expectations for their performance in Ireland. However, the team will be notably missing their captain, Chamari Athapattu. Athapattu is currently representing the Oval Invincibles in the Women’s Hundred tournament in England, which coincides with the Sri Lankan tour.
Despite her absence, the Sri Lankan team is expected to rely on their experienced players and emerging talents to secure victories against the Irish team. The series will provide crucial match practice and preparation as they look ahead to future international fixtures.
The team’s performance in this tour will be closely watched as they continue to build on their recent successes and adapt to the challenges posed by international cricket.
