IML IND vs AUS Highlights | Australia Masters Dominate India Masters with a 95-Run Victory | International Masters League T20 2025

Australia Masters Thrash India Masters by 95 Runs in a High-Scoring Contest

Australia Masters dominated India Masters, securing a massive 95-run victory in the International Masters League T20. Ben Dunk's explosive 132* and Shane Watson’s unbeaten 110 powered Australia to a staggering 269/1. India Masters struggled in the chase, folding for 174, with Xavier Doherty taking four crucial wickets. Ben Dunk was named Player of the Match for his stellar knock.

Scorecard

Australia Masters: 269/1 (20 Ov)

• Shane Watson (c) – 110* (52)
• Ben Dunk (wk) – 132* (53)
• Shaun Marsh – 22 (15)

Bowling (India Masters):

• Vinay Kumar – 4-0-73-0
• Rahul Sharma – 4-0-42-0
• Pawan Negi – 3-0-34-1

India Masters: 174/10 (20 Ov)

• Sachin Tendulkar (c) – 64 (33)
• Yusuf Pathan – 25 (15)
• Rahul Sharma – 18 (16)

Bowling (Australia Masters):

• Xavier Doherty – 4-0-25-5
• Ben Laughlin – 3-0-31-2
• Nathan Reardon – 2-0-15-2

Result: Australia Masters won by 95 runs
Player of the Match: Ben Dunk

Ben Dunk’s Blazing 132 and Watson’s 110 Seal Australia Masters' Dominance

Cricket fans witnessed a masterclass in power-hitting as Australia Masters annihilated India Masters by a staggering 95 runs in the 9th match of the International Masters League T20 2025 at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. With Ben Dunk’s ruthless 132* off 53 balls and Shane Watson’s unbeaten 110 off 52 balls, Australia Masters posted a mammoth 269/1 in their 20 overs. The Indian batting lineup crumbled under pressure, folding for 174 in their chase.

Australia Masters' Batting Carnage – Dunk and Watson Unstoppable

Winning the toss and electing to bowl first, India Masters hoped to make early inroads. However, Shane Watson and Shaun Marsh provided a blistering start. Although Marsh (22 off 15) departed early, caught by Naman Ojha off Pawan Negi’s bowling, it was the only moment of joy for India Masters in the first innings.

What followed was an absolute batting masterclass. Watson (110 off 52)* led from the front, playing exquisite strokes, while Ben Dunk unleashed carnage with an unbeaten 132 off just 53 deliveries*. Dunk’s brutal hitting, which included 12 sixes and 10 fours, left the Indian bowlers clueless. The duo stitched together an unbeaten 236-run stand for the second wicket, ensuring Australia Masters finished with a jaw-dropping 269/1 in 20 overs.

The Indian bowlers had a day to forget. Vinay Kumar (0/73 in 4) and Mithun (0/46 in 4) were taken apart, while Pawan Negi (1/34 in 3) was the only one to claim a wicket. Australia Masters’ power-packed innings set an imposing target that put India Masters under immense pressure.

India Masters Collapse Under Scoreboard Pressure

Chasing an enormous 270 to win, India Masters needed a blistering start. However, despite a promising opening partnership, their innings quickly derailed.

Sachin Tendulkar (64 off 33) looked in sublime touch, smashing 7 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 193.94, giving India hope. But once he fell to Xavier Doherty, caught by Daniel Christian, the innings started to crumble. Naman Ojha (19 off 11) and Saurabh Tiwary (1 off 2) departed cheaply, putting India in trouble.

Yusuf Pathan (25 off 15) tried to keep the chase alive with a few big hits, but Doherty (4/25 in 4) proved to be India’s biggest nemesis, dismantling the middle order. Stuart Binny, Pawan Negi, and Vinay Kumar failed to resist the Australian attack, falling in quick succession.

The tailenders offered little resistance, and despite Rahul Sharma’s late effort (18 off 16), India Masters were eventually bowled out for 174 in 20 overs, losing by a massive 95-run margin.

Xavier Doherty and Ben Hilfenhaus Wreck India’s Batting Lineup

Australia Masters’ bowlers executed their plans to perfection. Xavier Doherty (4/25 in 4 overs) was the standout performer, spinning a web around India’s middle order. Ben Hilfenhaus (1/34), Nathan Coulter-Nile (1/20), and Ben Laughlin (2/31) also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs, ensuring that India never gained momentum in their chase.

The disciplined bowling attack complemented the earlier batting carnage, handing Australia Masters a commanding 95-run victory.

Ben Dunk Named Player of the Match

For his breathtaking knock of 132 off 53 balls*, Ben Dunk was rightly awarded the Player of the Match. His fearless stroke play and ability to dismantle the Indian bowling attack made him the difference-maker in the contest.

What’s Next

With this emphatic victory, Australia Masters continue their strong run in the International Masters League T20 2025. Their powerful batting lineup and disciplined bowling unit make them firm favorites heading into the next stage of the tournament.

On the other hand, India Masters will need to regroup quickly. Their batting unit showed glimpses of brilliance, but their bowling needs serious improvement if they are to bounce back in the competition.

Final Thoughts

This match was a true spectacle of T20 cricket, showcasing explosive batting, clever bowling, and aggressive gameplay. Australia Masters’ dominant win will send a strong message to the other teams in the tournament. As the competition heats up, fans can expect more thrilling encounters in the days to come.