The 2024/2025 Suva Women’s League cricket championship resumed its exciting round of competition at Albert Park in Suva, drawing a strong attendance and participation from eight teams on a favorable day for cricket. After a break for the Christmas and New Year holidays, the league entered its fourth round, with each match intensifying the battle for supremacy.

Cricket Fiji president Sitiveni Rokoro noted that the level of competition continues to escalate, as only two rounds remain before Suva faces off against their counterparts from Nadi. Rokoro explained that the tournament follows a round robin format where the two top teams will progress to meet the finalists from Nadi. This structure not only increases excitement among players and fans but significantly aids in preparing the athletes for upcoming international competitions.

Rokoro emphasized the importance of this league as a preparatory step for the Four Nations tournament scheduled to occur in March, hosted by Cricket France in New Caledonia. This tournament will play a vital role in selecting the national squad that will represent Fiji on the international stage.

Additionally, matches in Nadi are also ongoing, featuring four teams, adding to the competitive atmosphere of women’s cricket in Fiji. The anticipation is palpable for the upcoming clash between the Suva and Nadi teams, which promises to elevate local interest in the sport.

In a broader context, the ongoing activities in women’s cricket signal a promising future for the sport in Fiji, as they will also host the ICC T20 East Asia Pacific qualifier. This event, involving teams from Japan, Indonesia, and several Pacific nations, provides athletes with invaluable experience and a pathway to the 2026 Women’s World Cup.

Overall, the developments within the Suva Women’s League and the upcoming tournaments illustrate the growing recognition and investment in women’s cricket, fostering an environment ripe for cultivating emerging talent. As the region embraces this upward trajectory, both players and fans alike can look forward to an exciting chapter ahead in Fijian cricket.