IML 2025: Sachin Tendulkar Meets Brian Lara in Epic Final as India Faces West Indies
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Synopsis
The inaugural International Masters League (IML) final is set for March 15 in Raipur, featuring cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. The India Masters and West Indies Masters will battle for glory at the SVNS International Stadium, promising an unforgettable showdown.
Key Takeaways
- Final showdown between cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara.
- India Masters and West Indies Masters reached the final after impressive journeys.
- Fans can relive the golden era of cricket through this tournament.
- Both teams showcased resilience and skill throughout the IML.
- The final is expected to be a thrilling conclusion to a spectacular tournament.
Raipur, March 15 (NationPress) The stage is primed for an epic encounter between two cricketing legends in the final of the inaugural International Masters League (IML). On Sunday, Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara will helm the India Masters and West Indies Masters respectively in the tournament's title decider at the SVNS International Stadium in Raipur.
The India Masters, a team widely considered among the pre-tournament favorites, have showcased a stellar performance throughout the IML, including avenging their sole defeat in the league phase against Australia Masters by triumphing over Shane Watson’s side in the first semi-final on Thursday.
The home team kicked off their campaign with a nail-biting four-run victory over Sri Lanka Masters, followed by a dominating nine-wicket win against England Masters. They then completed a hat-trick of victories with an emphatic eight-wicket win against South Africa Masters, before their winning streak was halted by Australia Masters in their fourth match.
However, Sachin Tendulkar’s squad regained their winning form by edging past the West Indies Masters by seven runs, finishing second in the league stage. They then triumphed over Australia Masters in the semi-final with a commanding 94-run victory.
In contrast, the West Indies Masters commenced their journey with consecutive victories against Australia Masters and England Masters. Yet, they faced challenges with back-to-back losses to Sri Lanka Masters and India Masters. A crucial 29-run win against South Africa Masters in their final group match secured their semi-final berth, where they narrowly defeated Sri Lanka Masters by six runs.
The IML final between the India Masters and West Indies Masters on Sunday is set to be a thrilling conclusion to an exceptional tournament, allowing fans to relive cricket's golden age with the legends gracing the field once more.
Squads:
West Indies Masters: Brian Lara (c), Chris Gayle, Kirk Edwards, Lendl Simmons, Narsingh Deonarine, Ashley Nurse, Dwayne Smith, Chadwick Walton (wk), Denesh Ramdin (wk), William Perkins (wk), Fidel Edwards, Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Sulieman Benn, Tino Best
India Masters: Sachin Tendulkar (c), Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha (wk), Abhimanyu Mithun, Dhawal Kulkarni, Pawan Negi, Rahul Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Vinay Kumar
