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India Masters Triumph! IML 2025 Final: IND vs WI
The inaugural International Masters League T20 final delivered a thrilling contest between India Masters and West Indies Masters on March 16, 2025. While the match showcased the camaraderie often seen between veteran players, a fiery exchange between Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best added unexpected spice to the proceedings.
A Heated Exchange and a Commanding Win
The incident, occurring after the 13th over, saw a heated argument between Yuvraj and Best, quickly diffused by Brian Lara and Ambati Rayudu. Despite the momentary flare-up—reminiscent of Yuvraj's famous spat with Andrew Flintoff—India cruised to victory. Rayudu's masterful 74 off 50 balls, complemented by Sachin Tendulkar's quickfire 25, laid the foundation for the chase. Yuvraj, though involved in the earlier altercation, contributed a calm 13 runs and Stuart Binny sealed the win with two lusty sixes. India Masters ultimately secured a comfortable six-wicket victory with 17 balls to spare.
West Indies' valiant effort, India's Dominant Performance
West Indies, despite a solid 57 from Lendl Simmons and a 45 from Dwayne Smith, managed only 148/7. India's bowling attack, spearheaded by Vinay Kumar (3/26) and Shahbaz Nadeem (2/12), proved too strong. The match highlighted the enduring talent of these cricketing legends and the excitement of the IML tournament.
The IML's Bright Future
The IML 2025 final demonstrated the enduring appeal of cricket and the excitement that legends can still generate. The tournament's success promises more captivating matches in future seasons. Catch the highlights and relive the action!
