Team India are all set to welcome West Indies and Ireland for women’s white-ball series in December 2024 and January 2025, respectively. These matches are part of the ICC’s 2022-2025 Future Tours Programme (FTP), aiming to provide key preparation ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup. The series will feature three T20Is and three ODIs against West Indies, followed by three ODIs against Ireland. Notably, Ireland’s tour will mark their first-ever bilateral series in India, creating an exciting milestone for both teams.
West Indies to engage in T20I and ODI battle with India
The T20I series against West Indies is scheduled to take place on December 15, 17, and 19 in Navi Mumbai, while the ODI series will follow in Vadodara on December 22, 24, and 27. Both the T20I and ODI series will provide crucial match practice for India in familiar conditions as they gear up for the Women’s ODI World Cup scheduled for 2025 in India.
India vs West Indies Women 2024 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Dec-24 | 1st T20I | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 17-Dec-24 | 2nd T20I | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 19-Dec-24 | 3rd T20I | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 22-Dec-24 | 1st ODI | 1:30 PM | 8:00 AM | Vadodara |
| 24-Dec-24 | 2nd ODI | 1:30 PM | 8:00 AM | Vadodara |
| 27-Dec-24 | 3rd ODI | 9:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Vadodara |
Ireland’s historic tour to India
Ireland women’s cricket team is set to embark on their first bilateral tour of India in January 2025, with all three ODIs scheduled in Rajkot on January 10, 12, and 15. This series will be particularly historic, marking the teams’ first meeting in a bilateral ODI series since 2006. The ODIs will also be part of the ICC Women’s Championship, adding further stakes for both teams.
India vs Ireland Women 2025 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Jan-25 | 1st ODI | 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM | Rajkot |
| 12-Jan-25 | 2nd ODI | 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM | Rajkot |
| 15-Jan-25 | 3rd ODI | 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM | Rajkot |
India’s World Cup preparation in full swing
With the ODI World Cup approaching, the Indian team is actively building momentum. Following their series win against New Zealand in Ahmedabad last month, India will also take on Australia in a three-match ODI series in Brisbane and Perth in December before their home series against West Indies. This series against West Indies and Ireland will be a valuable part of India’s strategy to refine their lineup and gain more competitive experience on home turf.
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Memorable returns to Vadodara and Rajkot for India
The upcoming fixtures will bring India women’s cricket back to Vadodara, where they last played an ODI series against South Africa in 2019. Rajkot, meanwhile, will host India after a long hiatus, with the last international women’s match held at this venue in 2011 against West Indies. These games offer fans the opportunity to see their favorite players in action at venues with rich cricketing history.
West Indies and Ireland: Recent records against India
West Indies last toured India for a white-ball series in 2016, securing a 3-0 victory in the T20Is but falling 0-3 in the ODIs. Ireland, on the other hand, has yet to win an ODI against India, having lost all 12 matches. The teams last faced each other in the 2023 T20 World Cup, where India emerged victorious by five runs.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.