Sun Mar 16 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## West Indies Masters Win Toss, Opt to Bat Against India in Masters Clash

**[City, Date]** – The West Indies Masters won the toss and elected to bat first in their highly anticipated match against India Masters. The match features a star-studded lineup of retired cricketing legends from both teams.

Brian Lara will captain the West Indies Masters, whose batting lineup includes explosive opener Dwayne Smith and experienced players like Lendl Simmons and Chadwick Walton. Denesh Ramdin will take the wicketkeeping duties. Their bowling attack will rely on the experience of Sulieman Benn, Jerome Taylor, and Ravi Rampaul.

The India Masters, captained by Sachin Tendulkar, boast a formidable batting order including Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan. Ambati Rayudu will handle the wicketkeeping responsibilities. The team’s bowling attack includes the likes of Vinay Kumar, Irfan Pathan, and Dhawal Kulkarni.

Both teams have named strong squads, with several notable players on the bench. The match promises to be a thrilling contest between two cricketing giants. The full playing XIs for both teams are detailed below:

**West Indies Masters Playing XI:** Dwayne Smith, William Perkins, Lendl Simmons, Brian Lara (c), Chadwick Walton, Denesh Ramdin (w), Ashley Nurse, Tino Best, Jerome Taylor, Sulieman Benn, Ravi Rampaul

**India Masters Playing XI:** Ambati Rayudu (w), Sachin Tendulkar (c), Pawan Negi, Yuvraj Singh, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Vinay Kumar, Shahbaz Nadeem, Dhawal Kulkarni

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