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The final match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 was held on March 16, 2025, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. West Indies Masters lost to India Masters by six wickets and saw the first IML title awarded to them. The stadium was filled with fans, and the match was also filled with action.

Match Summary

West Indies Masters batted first and scored 148/7 in 20 overs. Lendl Simmons was the top scorer with 57 runs off 41 balls, while Dwayne Smith added 45 runs. India Masters' bowler Vinay Kumar took three wickets for 26 runs.

India Masters chased the target successfully, scoring 149/4 in 17.1 overs. The star of the match was Ambati Rayudu, who scored a brilliant 74 runs off 50 balls. Sachin Tendulkar also contributed 25 runs to help India lift the trophy.

International Masters 2025 Awards List: Complete List of IML 2025 Award Winners

IML 2025 Prize Money

Winners: India Masters - Rs 1 Crore

Runners-Up: West Indies Masters - Rs 50 lakh

Match Awards

Bank of Baroda Masterstroke of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (9 fours) - Rs 50,000
Most Sixes of 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 3.00)
Player of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (74 runs off 50 balls) - Rs 50,000

Season Awards

Most Fours of the Season: Kumar Sangakkara - 38 Fours (Rs 5 lakh)
Most Sixes of the Season: Shane Watson - 25 Sixes (Rs 5 lakh)

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Player of the Match

  • Ambati Rayudu (India Masters) – 74 runs off 50 balls

Top Performers of IML 2025

Most Runs

  • Shane Watson (Australia Masters) : 361 runs in 5 matches
  • Lendl Simmons (West Indies Masters) : 277 runs in 4 matches
  • Ben Dunk (Australia Masters) : 258 runs in 4 matches

Most Wickets

  • Xavier Doherty (Australia Masters) : 10 wickets
  • Ravi Rampaul (West Indies Masters) : 9 wickets
  • Pawan Negi (India Masters) :8 wickets

Highest Individual Scores

  • Ben Dunk (Australia Masters) : 132* vs India Masters
  • Shane Watson (Australia Masters) : 122* vs South Africa Masters
  • Shane Watson (Australia Masters) : 110* vs India Masters

Most Sixes

  • Shane Watson : 25 sixes
  • Ben Dunk : 21 sixes
  • Lendl Simmons : 20 sixes

Best Bowling Figures in a Match

  • Xavier Doherty (Australia Masters) : 5/25 vs India Masters
  • Ravi Rampaul (West Indies Masters) : 5/26 vs South Africa Masters
  • Tim Bresnan (England Masters) : 5/45 vs Australia Masters

 

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India Women vs West Indies Women: A Thrilling Encounter in Women's Cricket

The ongoing clash between the India Women’s National Cricket Team and the West Indies Women’s National Cricket Team has captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide. With both teams bringing their A-game to the field, this series promises to be a showcase of skill, strategy, and athleticism. Let’s dive into the highlights, key players, and details on where to watch the action live.

Match Overview

In the third ODI in Vadodara, India Women faced off against West Indies Women in a game marked by stellar performances. During the innings break, West Indies were bowled out for 162 runs in 38.5 overs under leaden skies, thanks to a remarkable display of bowling from India’s Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh.

Key Performers

India Women’s Team

  • Deepti Sharma: Known for her consistency and versatility, Deepti Sharma delivered a career-best performance, taking six wickets for 31 runs. Her masterful spin bowling dismantled the West Indies batting lineup and cemented her status as India’s No. 1 spinner in ODIs.

  • Renuka Singh: Complementing Deepti’s efforts, Renuka Singh’s fiery spell of 4-29 added to the woes of the West Indies, ensuring early breakthroughs and maintaining pressure throughout the innings.

  • Tanuja Kanwar: Though not among the wicket-takers in this match, Tanuja’s economical spells demonstrated her ability to contain the opposition, a crucial aspect of India’s bowling strategy.

West Indies Women’s Team

  • Chinelle Henry: For the West Indies, Chinelle Henry’s all-round capabilities shone brightly. Her valiant knock of 61 was a standout performance, offering resistance against India’s relentless bowling attack.

  • Shemaine Campbelle: Campbelle’s resilient 46 provided much-needed stability to the innings, though partnerships proved hard to come by as wickets tumbled regularly.

India Women

  • Bowling Performance:

  • Deepti Sharma: Delivered a career-best performance, claiming 6 wickets for just 31 runs, breaking the backbone of West Indies' innings.
  • Renuka Singh Thakur: Supported brilliantly with 4 wickets for 29 runs.

  • Fielding: The team backed the bowlers with sharp fielding efforts, ensuring tight control throughout the innings.

  • Batting Performance:

  • Chase Total: India scored 163 for 4 in 20 overs, completing the chase efficiently.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur: Played a captain's knock with a quick 50 runs.
  • Jemimah Rodrigues: Stayed unbeaten on 23 runs, ensuring no late surprises in the chase.
  • Deepti Sharma: Contributed an unbeaten 17 runs, capping her all-round performance.

  • West Indies Women:

  • Showed glimpses of individual brilliance with Henry and Campbelle’s batting efforts but struggled as a unit.
  • Bowling lacked penetration to defend a low target.
  • ALSO READ:Yashasvi Jaiswal Run Out on 82 After Costly Mix-Up

  • India Women:

  • Dominated in all aspects, with standout performances from Deepti Sharma (6 wickets + 17 runs) and Renuka Singh in bowling, followed by Harmanpreet Kaur’s batting leadership.
  • This victory reflects India's growing strength and consistency in women's cricket.

India's comprehensive performance ensured a clean 3-0 series sweep!

Match Highlights

The game saw an intense battle between bat and ball. Deepti Sharma’s six-wicket haul was the highlight, as she ran through the West Indies batting order with surgical precision. Chinelle Henry and Shemaine Campbelle’s spirited contributions helped their team reach 162, but the disciplined efforts from India’s bowlers ensured that the target was well within reach for the hosts.

ALSO READ:Yashasvi Jaiswal Run Out on 82 After Costly Mix-Up

 

The Bigger Picture

This series highlights the growing prominence of women’s cricket globally. Players like Deepti Sharma and Chinelle Henry continue to set new benchmarks, showcasing the evolving dynamics of women’s cricket. The competitive nature of the series underscores the depth and talent present in both squads, inspiring the next generation of players and fans alike.

 

 

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