India Masters Triumph in Inaugural International Masters League Final
Sachin Tendulkar's team defeated Brian Lara's West Indies Masters by six wickets in Raipur, with standout performances from Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh, and Vinay Kumar.
- India Masters chased down a target of 149 with 17 balls to spare, securing victory by six wickets in the IML 2025 final.
- Ambati Rayudu anchored the chase with a 74-run knock, while Yuvraj Singh contributed a fiery performance, including a six after a heated exchange with Tino Best.
- Vinay Kumar and Shahbaz Nadeem led India’s bowling attack, taking three and two wickets respectively, restricting West Indies Masters to 148/7.
- Sachin Tendulkar thrilled fans with a vintage 25-run knock, showcasing iconic shots like the upper-cut, before falling to Tino Best.
- The match saw a tense moment when Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best clashed, requiring Brian Lara to intervene, though the players reconciled later during a timeout.