Cricket Fans, Rejoice: West Indies Masters Secure IML 2025 Semifinal Victory
The West Indies Masters have booked their spot in the title clash of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, defeating Sri Lanka Masters by six runs in a thrilling second semifinal match held in Raipur last night. The clinical all-round performance saw the Windies Masters post 179 for 5 in 20 overs, chasing down their opponents’ target with relative ease.
Wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Ramdin led the Windies’ charge, forging an unbeaten half-century off 22 deliveries, while skipper Brian Lara contributed with a solid 41. In response, Sri Lanka’s Asela Gunaratne attempted to defy the opposition’s bowling attack, notching an impressive 66 off 42 balls, but ultimately fell short of the target, with his team eventually being bowled out for 171 in 20 overs.
Fast bowler Tino Best was the pick of the Windies’ bowlers, taking four wickets to be adjudged Player of the Match. The West Indies Masters’ bowling unit proved to be incredibly disciplined, restricting Sri Lanka to a below-par total, ensuring their victory with relative ease.
The win sets up a mouth-watering title clash between the West Indies Masters and the Sachin Tendulkar-led India Masters, a match that will be a highly anticipated event for cricket enthusiasts. The match will take place tomorrow, 7:30 PM, at the same Raipur venue, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome of what promises to be an intense, high-stakes encounter. The stage is now set for an exciting finale, with the West Indies Masters looking to lift the IML 2025 trophy.
Original Source: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/international-masters-league-west-indies-masters-beat-sri-lanka-masters-by-six-runs/
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Publish Date: 2025-03-15 13:19:00
