IML: India Masters Set to Compete in First Semifinal on Thursday
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Synopsis
In the inaugural International Masters League, Sri Lanka Masters, India Masters, West Indies Masters, and Australia Masters have qualified for the semifinals. India Masters, positioned second in the points table, will face the third-place team in the first semifinal on Thursday in Raipur.
Key Takeaways
- India Masters will play first semifinal in Raipur.
- Sri Lanka Masters leads the points table.
- Final match on March 16 in Raipur.
- Six teams led by cricket legends.
- League matches held across multiple stadiums.
Raipur, March 12 (NationPress) Sri Lanka Masters, India Masters, West Indies Masters, and Australia Masters have advanced to the semi-finals of the inaugural International Masters League.
The India Masters, currently holding the second position in the points table with eight points from five league matches, is set to compete in the first semi-final in Raipur on Thursday against the team that secured the third spot in the table.
Sri Lanka Masters, leading the points table with eight points and a superior Net Run Rate, will face the fourth-place team in the second semi-final scheduled for Friday in Raipur.
The determination of the third and fourth positions in the points table will be decided after the concluding league match between Australia Masters and England Masters, taking place in Raipur later today.
Currently, Australia Masters sit at four points with one match remaining, while West Indies Masters have secured six points after completing all their fixtures.
The grand finale of the IML will also unfold in Raipur on March 16.
This tournament features six teams, each captained by legendary cricket figures. Sachin Tendulkar leads India, while Brian Lara captains the West Indies. Kumar Sangakkara heads the Sri Lanka team, and Shane Watson leads Australia. Eoin Morgan commands the England squad, while the South African team is under the leadership of Jacques Kallis.
The league stage matches of the IML took place in the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium.
The concluding stages of the tournament, including the semi-finals and the grand finale, will be hosted in Raipur, promising a spectacular end to the league.
