India Masters Triumph Over West Indies Masters in Inaugural International Masters League

In an exhilarating match, the India Masters emerged victorious against the West Indies Masters in the inaugural International Masters League. Sachin Tendulkar dazzled fans with his classic strokes, while Ambati Rayudu anchored the innings with a stylish fifty. The Indian bowlers set the stage by restricting the West Indies to a modest total. Discover the highlights and scores from this thrilling encounter that brought back memories of cricketing legends in action.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 17, 2025, 18:32 IST

India Masters Claim Victory in Exciting Match

In a thrilling display of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar showcased his timeless talent with an impressive performance, while Ambati Rayudu contributed a stylish fifty, leading the India Masters to a six-wicket victory against the West Indies Masters in the first-ever International Masters League.

The Indian bowling attack, spearheaded by Vinay Kumar with figures of 3 for 26 and Shahbaz Nadeem who took 2 for 12, effectively limited the West Indies to a total of 148 runs for 7 wickets after Brian Lara chose to bat first.

During the chase, Tendulkar delighted the audience with flashes of his former brilliance, scoring 25 runs off 18 balls, which included two boundaries and a six. Rayudu anchored the innings with a solid 74 runs from 50 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes, while Yuvraj Singh (13 not out) and Stuart Binny (15 not out) completed the chase in just 17.1 overs.

Tendulkar opened the batting with elegance, executing a flawless late cut for four runs off Jerome Taylor, followed by a daring six over third man. His classic drives, flicks, and ramp shots transported fans back to his illustrious career.

Final scores: West Indies Masters: 148/7 (Simmons 57, Smith 45; Vinay 3/26, Nadeem 2/12); India Masters: 149/4 in 17.1 overs (Rayudu 74, Tendulkar 25).