India Masters Win First IMLT20 Title, Beat West Indies by Six Wickets

India Masters Win First IMLT20 Title, Beat West Indies by Six Wickets: The Sachin Tendulkar led India Masters have won the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title by defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets on Sunday.

India put on a strong performance in front of nearly 50,000 fans at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur.

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India Masters vs West Indies Match Key Points

In the match, West Indies Masters won the toss and opted to bat first. The veteran Caribbean side posted a total of 148/7 on the board at the end of 20 overs.

West Indies Masters Put A Strong Total; Lendl Simmons Smashes Half Century

Lendl Simmons was their top scorer with 57 off 41 balls, hitting five fours and a six. Dwayne Smith (45) gave them a quick start, but India’s bowlers pulled things back. Vinay Kumar was the standout, taking 3/26. Shahbaz Nadeem (2/25) and Pawan Negi (1/24) kept the pressure on, preventing a bigger total.

India Masters Chase 149 in 17.1 overs to win the match by 6 wickets

Chasing 149, India Masters started well. Tendulkar (25) and Ambati Rayudu (74) built a solid 67-run partnership. While Tendulkar played with elegance, Rayudu was aggressive, smashing nine fours and three sixes in his 50-ball knock. He reached his half-century in 34 balls but fell to Sulieman Benn soon after.

Yusuf Pathan got out quickly on a duck, but India remained in control. With just 17 runs needed from 28 balls, Stuart Binny (16*) finished the match in style with two big sixes. West Indies spinners tried to fight back, but India secured an easy and seamless win by six wickets.

India Masters successfully chased the target and lifted the IML 2025 trophy. The match was a fitting end to the tournament, bringing back memories of cricket’s golden era as the veteran cricketers entered the field once again.

Match Summary – India Masters vs West Indies Masters

India Masters won by 6 wickets after successfully chasing 149 runs in 17.1 overs.
Ambati Rayudu was the star batter, scoring 74 off 50 balls with 9 fours & 3 sixes.
Vinay Kumar (3/26) & Shahbaz Nadeem (2/12) led the bowling attack for India Masters.
Lendl Simmons (57 off 41) was the top scorer for West Indies Masters.
West Indies Masters managed 148/7 in 20 overs, struggling against India’s bowling.
Ashley Nurse (2/22) & Tino Best (2/34) were the best bowlers for West Indies Masters.
India Masters dominated the chase, securing the win with 17 balls to spare.