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The highly anticipated final of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, March 16, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The match will feature India Masters, led by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, against the West Indies Masters, captained by Brian Lara.
Sports presenter Ridhima Pathak will host the IML 2025 final. Known for her captivating presence, extensive cricket knowledge, and unwavering dedication, she remains a fan favourite broadcaster.
International Masters League 2025 Final: Match Details
- Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
- Time: The match will start at 2:00 pm GMT/7:30 pm IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 pm IST.
- Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Weather Forecast and Pitch Report
The weather in Raipur is expected to be hot and humid, with no chance of rain. The pitch at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium is anticipated to be batting-friendly, favouring a high-scoring total. Historically, teams batting first have enjoyed an advantage at this venue, making the toss crucial.
Teams Performance
India Masters have had a strong campaign, winning four out of their five group stage matches, with their only loss coming against Australia Masters. They then defeated Australia again in the semi-finals by a significant margin of 94 runs. West Indies Masters, after starting with two wins, faced setbacks against Sri Lanka Masters and India but secured a semi-final spot with a win over South Africa Masters. They narrowly defeated Sri Lanka in the semi-finals by six runs.
Squads
India Masters: Ambati Rayudu (wk), Sachin Tendulkar (c), Pawan Negi, Yuvraj Singh, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Vinay Kumar, Shahbaz Nadeem, Dhawal Kulkarni, Naman Ojha, Saurabh Tiwary, Abhimanyu Mithun, Rahul Sharma
West Indies Masters: Dwayne Smith, William Perkins, Lendl Simmons, Brian Lara (c), Chadwick Walton, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Ashley Nurse, Tino Best, Jerome Taylor, Sulieman Benn, Ravi Rampaul, Kirk Edwards, Jonathan Carter, Fidel Edwards, Narsingh Deonarine
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
The final will be broadcast live on Colours Cineplex and Colours Cineplex Superhits channels in India. For those preferring to watch online, the match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.