Women in Blue Gear Up for Bangladesh Tour: Five-Match T20 Series Starts April 28th

Women in Blue Gear Up for Bangladesh Tour: Five-Match T20 Series Starts April 28th

New Delhi - The Indian Women's Cricket team is set to embark on a five-match T20I series against Bangladesh, kicking off on April 28th. This tour serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which Bangladesh will host later this year.

Sylhet Stages the Showdown

All five matches will be played in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The picturesque Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will host three day-night encounters, while the remaining two matches will be played at an outdoor venue under daytime conditions. Day-night matches will commence at 6:30 PM local time, while day matches will begin at 2:00 PM.

Building Momentum for the World Cup

This tour marks India's second visit to Bangladesh in two years and their third overall. The 2023 tour saw them clinch the T20I series 2-1, while the ODI series ended in a 1-1 draw. The Indian team, scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on April 23rd, will be looking to build momentum and refine their strategies ahead of the World Cup.

Series Schedule

  • 1st T20I - April 28th (Day-Night)
  • 2nd T20I - April 30th (Day-Night)
  • 3rd T20I - May 2nd (Day)
  • 4th T20I - May 6th (Day)
  • 5th T20I - May 9th (Day-Night) (Please note: The date for the 5th T20I has been corrected to May 9th)
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