Sun Mar 09 17:10:00 UTC 2025: **India Masters Edge Past West Indies Masters by 7 Runs in Thrilling IMLT20 Match**
Raipur, India – In a thrilling encounter at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, India Masters defeated West Indies Masters by 7 runs in the 12th match of the International Masters League T20 2025. India Masters, batting first after losing the toss, posted a challenging 253/3 in their 20 overs. Ambati Rayudu (63 off 35) and Saurabh Tiwari (60 off 37) laid a strong foundation, while captain Yuvraj Singh smashed a blistering unbeaten 49 off just 20 balls (strike rate 245), featuring six fours and three sixes, to propel their team to a commanding total. Jerome Taylor, Suleiman Benn, and Jonathan Carter each claimed a wicket for the West Indies Masters.
Chasing 254 for victory, West Indies Masters got off to a fiery start. Dwayne Smith blazed 79 runs off 34 balls (strike rate 232.35), while William Perkins contributed a quickfire 52 off 24. Lendl Simmons also added a brisk 38 off 13 balls. Despite these explosive contributions, the West Indies Masters fell short, finishing at 246/6 at the end of their innings. Stuart Binny was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 13 runs in his two overs. Pawan Negi and Irfan Pathan also chipped in with two and one wicket respectively.
The match was a high-scoring affair, showcasing the explosive batting prowess of both teams. However, India Masters’ disciplined bowling in the death overs proved to be the difference, securing a narrow but exciting victory.
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