The International Masters League (IML) 2025 final between India Masters and West Indies Masters is set for Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The match will commence at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Live Streaming and Telecast Details in India:
- Television Broadcast: The match will be broadcast live on Colors Cineplex (SD and HD) and Colors Cineplex Superhits channels.
- Online Streaming: Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Team Squads:
- India Masters: Led by Sachin Tendulkar, the squad includes Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha (wicketkeeper), Abhimanyu Mithun, Dhawal Kulkarni, Pawan Negi, Rahul Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, and Vinay Kumar.
- West Indies Masters: Captained by Brian Lara, the team features Chris Gayle, Kirk Edwards, Lendl Simmons, Narsingh Deonarine, Ashley Nurse, Dwayne Smith, Chadwick Walton (wicketkeeper), Denesh Ramdin (wicketkeeper), William Perkins (wicketkeeper), Fidel Edwards, Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Sulieman Benn, and Tino Best.
Match Preview:
India Masters have displayed a dominant performance throughout the tournament, securing their spot in the final with a convincing 94-run victory over Australia Masters in the semi-final. Their batting lineup, featuring stalwarts like Yuvraj Singh, who recently scored an unbeaten 49 off 20 balls, has been in formidable form.
West Indies Masters, on the other hand, have showcased resilience, edging out Sri Lanka Masters by six runs in a thrilling semi-final encounter. Their batting strength is evident with players like Dwayne Smith, who scored a blistering 79 runs in a recent match.
The pitch at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium is known to favor batsmen, promising an exciting high-scoring finale. Weather conditions are expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures around 38°C and no forecast of rain.
Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling contest as these two legendary teams vie for the IML 2025 title.
