Wanderers stadium to host Momentum Proteas as they take on West Indies
ILLOVO – Smith said that the Momentum Proteas ended 2021 as the second ranked team in the ICC rankings in the ODI format.
The Imperial Wanderers Stadium in Illovo will host the Momentum Proteas in their series against the West Indies consisting of five matches including a warm-up clash and four Women’s One-Day Internationals between January 25 and February 6.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has resolved to host all matches in a bio-secure environment at the stadium which is close to the hotel which has been secured for exclusive use due to the ongoing pandemic.
This is South Africa’s second consecutive 50-over series against the West Indies after the two sides met in a five-match series in the West Indies in September last year. South Africa won that series 4–1.
Both teams will use the upcoming series to finalise their preparations for the 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3.
CSA Director of cricket Graeme Smith said, “CSA is extremely excited to be able to confirm the schedule for the West Indies tour to South Africa during a critical time for the Momentum Proteas side as they strive to make history in this year’s world cup.”
“All parties are delighted to confirm the fixtures that will allow both nations to play during these challenging times of the pandemic and get the required amount of cricket in the players’ legs before a major tournament.”
Smith said that the Momentum Proteas ended 2021 as the second-ranked team in the ICC rankings in the ODI format.
“It is important to continue that momentum with a significant series against quality opposition.”
The series schedule is as follows:
- Jan 25 at 10:00 – warm-up match South Africa XI vs West Indies XI
- Jan 28 at 14:00 – 1st Women’s ODI South Africa vs West Indies
- Jan 31 at 10:00 – 2nd Women’s ODI
- February 3 at 14:00 – 3rd Women’s ODI
- February 6 – 4th Women’s ODI.
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