India Masters defeated Sri Lanka Masters by 4 runs in the opening match in 2025 International Masters League kicked off in style on today (February 22) at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. A spirited chase by the Sri Lankan veterans fell just short in a high-scoring thriller. With 19 runs needed from the last over, Mithun held his nerve to defend the target, taking two wickets and leaking just 4 runs.
Cricket legends including Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan, and Kumar Sangakkara took center stage, making the opening match a spectacle for cricket fans worldwide.
India Masters Squad
Captain: Sachin Tendulkar
Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha (wk), Abhimanyu Mithun, Dhawal Kulkarni, Pawan Negi, Rahul Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Vinay Kumar
Sri Lanka Masters Squad
Captain & Wicketkeeper: Kumar Sangakkara
Asela Gunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne, Upul Tharanga, Ashan Priyanjan, Chaturanga de Silva, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Dilruwan Perera, Isuru Udana, Jeevan Mendis, Seekkuge Prasanna, Romesh Kaluwitharana (wk), Dhammika Prasad, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal
