West Indies Women to face Bangladesh in limited-over series

Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced the schedule for the Bangladesh Women’s team white-ball tour of the West Indies, set to be held in St. Kitts from January 14 to February 1, 2025.

The tour will feature three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals (T20Is), all to be played at Warner Park in Basseterre.

The Bangladesh team will arrive in St. Kitts on January 14, ahead of the first One-Day International (ODI) scheduled for January 19.

The ODI series will continue with the second match on January 21 and conclude on January 24.

Following the ODI series, the teams will compete in three T20I matches on January 27, 29, and 31.

CWI Acting Chief Executive Officer Lynford Inverary expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the matches at Warner Park.

“Warner Park has long been a significant venue for West Indies cricket, and we are pleased to host the Bangladesh Women’s team for this series.”

“These matches not only provide a platform for high-quality cricket but also contribute to the development of the sport in St. Kitts and the wider Leeward Islands. We encourage the local fans to come out in full support, creating an electrifying atmosphere throughout the series.”

In his remarks, CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe highlighted the importance of the series.

“This series against Bangladesh is crucial for us as we continue our campaign in the 2025 ICC 50-over Women’s Championship. The ODI series carries significant weight for our World Cup qualification hopes, while the T20I matches will provide valuable preparation as we continue to build depth in our squad.”

“We expect competitive cricket from both teams, and these matches will be vital for assessing our progress and fine-tuning our strategies for the challenges ahead in 2025.”

A strong performance against Bangladesh, particularly in the ODI series, is crucial to acquire automatic qualification.

However, there will still be another opportunity to qualify through the World Cup Qualifying Tournament scheduled a few months before the event. (CWI)