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India Masters Storm into International Masters League T20 Final with a Crushing Win Over Australia Masters
India Masters delivered a commanding performance in the International Masters League T20 2025 semi-final, securing a 94-run victory over Australia Masters at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. Led by Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh’s explosive batting, India Masters posted a massive 220/7. Shahbaz Nadeem then starred with the ball, claiming 4/15, as Australia Masters crumbled for 126 in 18.1 overs. India Masters now advance to the final.
Scorecard
India Masters – 220/7 (20 overs) (Sachin Tendulkar 42, Yuvraj Singh 59, Ben Cutting 3/30)
Australia Masters – 126 all out (18.1 overs) (Shane Watson 54, Shahbaz Nadeem 4/15, Vinay Kumar 2/10)
India Masters won by 94 runs
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India Masters Crush Australia Masters to Secure Spot in the Final
Tendulkar, Yuvraj, and Binny Shine as India Masters Set a Mammoth Target
Winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Australia Masters aimed to put India under pressure. However, their bowlers struggled against the aggressive Indian lineup. Sachin Tendulkar (42 off 30) and Yuvraj Singh (59 off 30) provided a strong platform, while Stuart Binny’s late blitz (36 off 21) pushed India to an imposing total.
India’s innings got off to a steady start with Tendulkar and Ambati Rayudu (5 off 8) at the crease. Rayudu fell early, but Tendulkar kept the scoreboard ticking, playing classical shots around the park. His innings ended at 109/3 in 11.2 overs, but by then, India had established a solid foundation.
Yuvraj Singh then took center stage, rolling back the years with an explosive 59 off just 30 balls, including seven fours and three sixes. His aggressive batting dismantled Australia’s bowling attack.
Stuart Binny (36 off 21) and Yusuf Pathan (23 off 10) provided the finishing touches, helping India reach a formidable 220/7 in 20 overs.
Ben Cutting (3/30) was the pick of the Australian bowlers, while Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty, and Daniel Christian chipped in with a wicket each.
Australia Masters Collapse Under India’s Dominant Bowling
Chasing a daunting 221, Australia Masters needed a flying start, but their innings never gained momentum. Captain Shane Watson (54 off 40) was the lone warrior, but lacked support from the other end.
Australia lost wickets early, with Vinay Kumar dismissing Watson and Shaun Marsh (21 off 15) to leave them struggling at 47/2. Things worsened when Shahbaz Nadeem (4/15) ran through the middle order, removing Ben Dunk, Nathan Reardon, and Nathan Coulter-Nile in quick succession.
Despite a late resistance from Ben Cutting (39 off 30), wickets continued to tumble as Irfan Pathan (2/20) and Pawan Negi (1/13) wrapped up the innings at 126 in 18.1 overs.
Shahbaz Nadeem Steals the Show
With figures of 4/15 in 4 overs, Shahbaz Nadeem was the standout bowler for India Masters, earning the Player of the Match award. His precise left-arm spin outfoxed the Australian batters, breaking partnerships and stifling their chase.
Vinay Kumar (2/10), Irfan Pathan (2/20), and Stuart Binny (1/16) also played crucial roles in dismantling the Australian lineup.
Key Performers
What’s Next
With this emphatic win, India Masters advance to the final, where they will face the winner of the second semi-final. Australia Masters, despite their strong campaign, bow out of the tournament after a disappointing performance.
The final promises to be an exciting showdown, with India Masters looking to cap off their dominant run with the International Masters League T20 2025 title.
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