In the final match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, held on March 16 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, India Masters clinched the title with a six-wicket victory over West Indies Masters.
Match Highlights:
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West Indies Innings: After winning the toss, West Indies Masters opted to bat first and posted a total of 148/7 in their 20 overs. Dwayne Smith provided a strong start, but the team couldn’t capitalize fully on it.
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India’s Bowling Performance: Shahbaz Nadeem delivered an economical spell, conceding just 12 runs in his four overs. Vinay Kumar was the leading wicket-taker for India, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs in his three overs
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India’s Chase: Chasing 149, India Masters got off to a flying start with Sachin Tendulkar and Ambati Rayudu leading the charge. Rayudu scored a crucial 74 off 50 balls, setting a solid foundation for the chase. Yuvraj Singh and Stuart Binny ensured the team’s victory, with Binny hitting the winning runs.
This victory marks a significant achievement for India Masters, showcasing the enduring talent and spirit of the cricketing legends
Match Highlights:
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West Indies Masters Innings:
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Dwayne Smith top-scored with 45 runs off 35 balls, hitting five boundaries and two sixes.
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Lendl Simmons contributed a brisk 57 off 41 balls, including five fours and one six.
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Shahbaz Nadeem was the standout bowler for India Masters, delivering an economical spell of 4 overs, conceding just 12 runs and claiming two wickets.
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Vinay Kumar also impressed, taking 3 wickets for 26 runs in his 3 overs.
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India Masters Innings:
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Ambati Rayudu anchored the chase with a fluent 74 off 50 balls, featuring nine fours and three sixes.
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Sachin Tendulkar provided a solid start, scoring 25 runs off 18 balls.
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Stuart Binny played a crucial unbeaten cameo of 16 runs off 9 balls, sealing the victory for India Masters.
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Scorecard:
West Indies Masters Innings:
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
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| Dwayne Smith | b. S Nadeem | 45 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 128.57 |
| Brian Lara | c. P Negi b. V Kumar | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| William Perkins | lbw b. S Nadeem | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 85.71 |
| Lendl Simmons | b. V Kumar | 57 | 41 | 5 | 1 | 139.02 |
| Ravi Rampaul | lbw b. S Binny | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Chadwick Walton | b. P Negi | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Denesh Ramdin | Not out | 12 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 70.59 |
| Ashley Nurse | c. S Binny b. V Kumar | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Extras | (b 0, w 10, nb 0, lb 3) | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | (7 wickets, 20 overs) | 148 | – | – | – | – |
Fall of wickets: 1-34 (Brian Lara, 3.5 ov), 2-53 (William Perkins, 6.2 ov), 3-67 (Dwayne Smith, 8.4 ov), 4-77 (Ravi Rampaul, 10.4 ov), 5-85 (Chadwick Walton, 11.6 ov), 6-146 (Lendl Simmons, 19.2 ov), 7-148 (Ashley Nurse, 19.6 ov).
India Masters Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
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| Dhawal Kulkarni | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.75 |
| Vinay Kumar | 3 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 8.67 |
| Shahbaz Nadeem | 4 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Pawan Negi | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Irfan Pathan | 4 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 11.75 |
| Stuart Binny | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
India Masters Innings:
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
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| Ambati Rayudu | c. D Smith b. S Benn | 74 | 50 | 9 | 3 | 148.00 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | c. C Walton b. T Best | 25 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 138.89 |
| Gurkeerat Singh Mann | c. C Walton b. A Nurse | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Yuvraj Singh | Not out | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Yusuf Pathan | lbw b. A Nurse | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Stuart Binny | Not out | 16 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 177.78 |
| Extras | (b 0, w 3, nb 0, lb 4) | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | (4 wickets, 17.1 overs) | 149 | – | – | – | – |
Fall of wickets: 1-67 (Sachin Tendulkar, 7.5 ov), 2-95 (Gurkeerat Singh Mann, 11.2 ov), 3-127 (Ambati Rayudu, 14.5 ov), 4-132
