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In a spectacular display of cricketing excellence, India Masters claimed the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title by defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets in the grand finale held at the SVNS International Stadium. The thrilling match, played before a roaring crowd of nearly 50,000 fans, saw Sachin Tendulkar lead his side to a memorable victory. The IML final was a nostalgic treat for cricket lovers as it revived the magic of cricket's golden era. India Masters displayed an all-round performance to outclass Brian Lara’s West Indies Masters, ending the Caribbean side’s title hopes. Batting first, the West Indies Masters posted a modest total of 148/7. India Masters’ disciplined bowling unit, led by Vinay Kumar (3/26) and Shahbaz Nadeem (2/12 in 4 overs), restricted their opponents. Contributions from Pawan Negi and Stuart Binny, who claimed one wicket each, kept the West Indies lineup in check.
In reply, India Masters launched a strong chase with a stunning 67-run opening stand between Sachin Tendulkar (25) and Ambati Rayudu (74 off 50 balls). Tendulkar’s classic strokeplay, featuring elegant cover drives and flicks, captivated the crowd, while Rayudu’s aggressive approach dismantled the West Indies bowling attack. Although Tendulkar’s cameo was cut short by a sharp delivery from Tino Best, Rayudu kept the momentum alive. His 34-ball half-century, laced with nine boundaries and three sixes, ensured India Masters stayed in control. The dismissal of Rayudu and Yusuf Pathan late in the innings briefly slowed India Masters, but Stuart Binny (16 not out) sealed the win with two towering sixes in the final stretch.
IML 2025 Prize Money and Awards
The tournament’s grand finale concluded with India Masters receiving Rs. 10,000,000 (1 crore rupees) as winners, while West Indies Masters bagged Rs. 5,000,000 (50 lakh rupees) as runners-up.
Match Awards
Bank of Baroda Masterstroke of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (9 fours) - Rs. 50,000
Most Sixes in the Match: Ambati Rayudu (3 sixes) - Rs. 50,000
Gamechanger of the Match: Shahbaz Nadeem (2/12 in 4 overs)
Most Economical Bowler: Shahbaz Nadeem (Economy rate of 3.00)
Player of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (74 off 50 balls) - Rs. 50,000
Season Awards
Most Fours in the Season: Kumar Sangakkara (38 fours) - Rs. 500,000
Most Sixes in the Season: Shane Watson (25 sixes) - Rs. 500,000
The IML 2025 proved to be a unique tournament, blending nostalgia with skill as legendary cricketers thrilled fans with memorable performances. The final showcased vintage cricket as icons like Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Yuvraj Singh, and others relived their glory days. With India Masters lifting the title in commanding style, fans were left reminiscing about the brilliance of cricket’s past legends — a fitting conclusion to a memorable IML season.
