The final of the highly awaited International Masters League (IML) 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, March 16 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, leading India Masters, and Brian Lara, captaining West Indies Masters, will face off in this blockbuster clash.
The event will be hosted by renowned sports presenter Ridhima Pathak, celebrated for her engaging style, deep cricket knowledge, and unwavering dedication to the sport.
International Masters League 2025 Final: Match Details
- Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
- Time: Match starts at 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST; toss at 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Weather Forecast and Pitch Report
Raipur is expected to experience hot and humid conditions with no chance of rain. The pitch is likely to favor batsmen, setting the stage for a high-scoring encounter. Historically, teams batting first have had an advantage at this venue, making the toss a critical factor.
Teams Performance
India Masters have been dominant in the tournament, securing four wins out of five group-stage matches, with their only loss coming against Australia Masters. They avenged this loss in the semi-final, defeating Australia by a massive 94-run margin.
On the other hand, West Indies Masters started strong with two victories but faced defeats against Sri Lanka Masters and India. They bounced back to secure a semi-final spot by defeating South Africa Masters and narrowly edged past Sri Lanka by six runs in the semi-finals.
Squads
India Masters: Ambati Rayudu (wk), Sachin Tendulkar (c), Pawan Negi, Yuvraj Singh, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Vinay Kumar, Shahbaz Nadeem, Dhawal Kulkarni, Naman Ojha, Saurabh Tiwary, Abhimanyu Mithun, Rahul Sharma
West Indies Masters: Dwayne Smith, William Perkins, Lendl Simmons, Brian Lara (c), Chadwick Walton, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Ashley Nurse, Tino Best, Jerome Taylor, Sulieman Benn, Ravi Rampaul, Kirk Edwards, Jonathan Carter, Fidel Edwards, Narsingh Deonarine
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
The final will be televised live on Colours Cineplex and Colours Cineplex Superhits in India. For online viewers, the match will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
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