India Masters emerged victorious in the final of the International Masters League T20, 2025, defeating West Indies Masters by 6 wickets. Ambati Rayudu’s blistering knock of 74 runs guided India Masters to a comfortable win at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Chasing a target of 149, India Masters reached 149/4 in 17.1 overs to lift the coveted trophy.
West Indies Masters’ Innings
West Indies Masters, after winning the toss and opting to bat, posted a total of 148/7 in their 20 overs. The innings started on a shaky note as captain Brian Lara (6) was dismissed early, caught by Pawan Negi off Vinay Kumar’s bowling.
Dwayne Smith (45 off 35) and Lendl Simmons (57 off 41) steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. However, after their dismissals, the middle order collapsed. Ashley Nurse (1) and Ravi Rampaul (2) failed to make an impact. Denesh Ramdin remained unbeaten on 12 as West Indies Masters settled for a modest total of 148.
Top scorers for West Indies Masters:
- Dwayne Smith – 45 (35)
- Lendl Simmons – 57 (41)
- Denesh Ramdin – 12* (17)
Best bowling performances by India Masters:
- Shahbaz Nadeem – 4 overs, 12 runs, 2 wickets
- Vinay Kumar – 3 overs, 26 runs, 3 wickets
- Stuart Binny – 2 overs, 11 runs, 1 wicket
India Masters’ Chase
Chasing 149, India Masters got off to a strong start with Sachin Tendulkar (25) and Ambati Rayudu adding 67 runs for the first wicket. Tendulkar was caught by Chadwick Walton off Tino Best’s bowling in the 8th over.
Gurkeerat Singh Mann contributed 14 runs before falling to Ashley Nurse, but Rayudu’s outstanding knock ensured India Masters remained in control. He scored 74 off 50 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes.
Despite losing Rayudu and Yusuf Pathan (0) in quick succession, Stuart Binny’s quickfire 16* off 9 balls, including two sixes, sealed the victory for India Masters with 17 balls to spare.
Top scorers for India Masters:
- Ambati Rayudu – 74 (50)
- Sachin Tendulkar – 25 (18)
- Stuart Binny – 16* (9)
Best bowling performances by West Indies Masters:
- Ashley Nurse – 3.1 overs, 22 runs, 2 wickets
- Sulieman Benn – 4 overs, 28 runs, 1 wicket
- Tino Best – 3 overs, 34 runs, 1 wicket
Ambati Rayudu’s exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Match award. With this comprehensive win, India Masters have secured the inaugural International Masters League T20 title in style!
