In the 8th match of International Masters League T20 2025 played at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, South Africa Masters registered a spectacular victory by defeating England Masters by 7 wickets.
England Masters’ slow start, Ambrose’s fifty reached 157!
Batting first, England Masters scored 157/6 in 20 overs. The team had a very bad start and the first two wickets fell for just 9 runs, but the partnership of Tim Ambrose (53) and Eoin Morgan (36) took charge of the team.
England Masters’ top scorers:
- Tim Ambrose – 53 runs (45 balls, 6 fours, 1 six)
- Eoin Morgan – 36 runs (34 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)
- Chris Tremlett – 19* runs (4 balls, 3 sixes)
- Chris Schofield – 20 runs (14 balls, 2 sixes)
Best bowlers of South Africa Masters:
- Henry Davids – 4 overs, 23 runs, 1 wicket
- Vernon Philander – 3 overs, 29 runs, 1 wicket
- Makhaya Ntini – 4 overs, 37 runs, 1 wicket
- Thandi Tshabalala – 4 overs, 30 runs, 1 wicket
Hashim Amla’s brilliant performance, South Africa’s easy win!
Chasing the target of 158 runs, South Africa Masters won the match by making 159/3 in 18.1 overs.
Hashim Amla (82*) and Alviro Petersen (56) innings gave the team a big win.
South Africa Masters top scorer:
- Hashim Amla – 82* runs (55 balls, 10 fours, 1 six)
- Alviro Petersen – 56 runs (41 balls, 7 fours)
- Farhan Behardien – 4* runs (1 ball, 1 four)
England Masters best bowler:
- Ryan Sidebottom – 3 overs, 18 runs, 1 wicket
- Stuart Meekers – 4 overs, 34 runs, 2 wickets
South Africa Masters strong win, Hashim Amla becomes man of the match!
Hashim Amla (82*) Classic batting by and superb support from Alviro Petersen led South Africa Masters to a big win by 7 wickets.
With this win, South Africa further strengthened their position in the tournament.
