In the first semi-final of the International Masters League 2025, India Masters defeated Australia Masters by 94 runs and made it to the finals.
The strong performances of Yuvraj Singh (59 runs) and Shahbaz Nadeem (4/15) gave India a resounding victory.
India’s innings: Yuvraj’s fiery style
Batting first, India Masters scored a huge score of 220/7 in 20 overs. Yuvraj Singh (59 runs, 30 balls, 7 sixes) and Sachin Tendulkar (42 runs, 30 balls) played excellent innings.
In the end, Irfan Pathan (19 runs, 7 balls) added runs quickly and took the score to 220.
Top Scorer – India Masters:
- Yuvraj Singh – 59 (30 balls, 1 four, 7 sixes)
- Sachin Tendulkar – 42 (30 balls, 7 fours)
- Stuart Binny – 36 (21 balls, 5 fours, 1 six)
Top Bowler – Australia Masters:
- Xavier Doherty – 3 overs, 30 runs, 2 wickets
- Daniel Christian – 4 overs, 40 runs, 2 wickets
Australia Masters innings: Shahbaz Nadeem wreaks havoc
Chasing the target of 221 runs, Australia Masters team was all out for just 126 runs in 18.1 overs.
Australian batsmen could not stand in front of the brilliant bowling of Shahbaz Nadeem (4/15) and Vinay Kumar (2/10).
Ben Cutting (39 runs, 30 balls) fought alone, but the rest of the batsmen returned to the pavilion quickly.
Top Scorer – Australia Masters:
- Ben Cutting – 39 (30 balls, 3 fours, 3 sixes)
- Shaun Marsh – 21 (15 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
- Nathan Reardon – 21 (14 balls, 3 fours)
Top Bowler – India Masters:
- Shahbaz Nadeem – 4 Overs, 15 runs, 4 wickets
- Vinay Kumar – 2 overs, 10 runs, 2 wickets
- Irfan Pathan – 3.1 overs, 31 runs, 2 wickets
Decisive moment of the match
Yuvraj Singh’s aggressive batting and Shahbaz Nadeem’s lethal bowling ensured India’s victory.
The Australian team crumbled under the pressure of the huge target of 220, and India Masters made it to the finals in a spectacular fashion.
