A tropical storm, Storm Fiona, has brought about the first women’s ODI between West Indies and New Zealand, which was to be performed in Antigua on Friday, to be postponed.
Cricket West Indies introduced that the second ODI, scheduled for September 18, will now grow to be the first ODI of the collection, with a date for the postponed sport but to be finalised.
The storm has already brought about in depth showers in Antigua, the venue for all three ODIs and 5 T20Is on the tour, and is prone to attain its peak over Antigua and the Leeward Islands on Friday. It may additionally put the second ODI in danger if it causes residual harm on the island.
Both sides have indicated their intentions to play the tour in its entirety. While the storm will carry heavy winds and lightning to Antigua and the Leeward Islands, it isn’t believed to pose any security danger to the gamers.
The ODI collection counts in the direction of the Women’s Championship and eventual qualification for the 2025 ODI World Cup, whereas the T20I collection serves as preparation for the 2023 T20 World Cup in February. Neither aspect has performed a sport within the women’s ODI Championship cycle to this point.