Sat Feb 22 22:31:17 UTC 2025: ## India Masters Edge Out Sri Lanka Masters in Thrilling IML T20 Opener

**Navi Mumbai, India** – The International Masters League (IML) T20 2025 exploded onto the scene Saturday with a nail-biting victory for India Masters over Sri Lanka Masters at the DY Patil Stadium. India Masters emerged victorious by a narrow 4-run margin in a match filled with excitement.

Yusuf Pathan, Stuart Binny, Irfan Pathan, and Abhimanyu Mithun were the standout performers for India, contributing significantly to their team’s win. Sachin Tendulkar led his team from the front, while Kumar Sangakkara captained the Sri Lankan side.

The inaugural IML T20 tournament, featuring six teams (India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa Masters), promises a month of thrilling cricket. The round-robin format will see 18 matches played across Navi Mumbai, Vadodara, and Raipur, culminating in the final on March 16th in Raipur. The top four teams will progress to the semi-finals.

Cricket legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Kumar Sangakkara, Eoin Morgan, Shane Watson, and Jacques Kallis are participating in the tournament, drawing significant attention from fans worldwide. The opening match set the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive and entertaining tournament.

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