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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters IML T20 2025 Highlights: India Masters win the last-ball thriller by 4 runs

FirstCricket Staff • February 22, 2025, 23:59:45 IST

India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters IML T20 2025 Highlights: India Masters edged out Sri Lanka Masters by four runs. After setting a formidable target of 222/4, thanks to Yusuf Pathan’s explosive 56* off 22 balls, India Masters managed to restrict Sri Lanka Masters to 216/8 in a nail-biting finish. Follow the live score and latest updates on the match on our live blog.

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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters IML T20 2025 Highlights: India Masters win the last-ball thriller by 4 runs
Sachin Tendulkar's India Masters face Sangakkara's Sri Lanka Masters in opening match of IML T20 2025. Image: X/IML

India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters IML T20 2025 Highlights: The International Masters League T20 2025 kicked off on Saturday with India Masters facing Sri Lanka Masters in the opening clash. India Masters defeated Sri Lanka Masters by 4 runs in the nail-biting thriller. Yusuf Pathan, Stuart Binny, Irfan Pathan, and Abhimanyu Mithun starred for India in the opening game of the tournament.

India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters, IML T20 2025 Highlights

India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters, IML T20 2025 Highlights: Follow the live score and latest updates on the International Masters League T20 2025 match between India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters on our live blog

February 22, 2025, 23:36:29 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: India Masters win by 4 runs

India Masters defeated Sri Lanka Masters by four runs in the opening match. 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.
February 22, 2025, 23:11:40 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Sri Lanka closing in on the target

Sri Lanka Masters are closing in on the target with a blistering partnership between Jeevan Mendis and Asela Gunaratne. The duo has taken on the Indian bowlers, with Mendis smashing 38 off 15 balls and Gunaratne contributing 35 off 21. Abhimanyu Mithun’s 17th over proved costly, conceding 22 runs, including two sixes and a four. With just 40 runs needed from the last three overs, the match is heading for a thrilling finish.
February 22, 2025, 22:52:37 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Sri Lanka still alive in the chase

Sri Lanka Masters are keeping their chase alive despite losing wickets at regular intervals. They have reached 142/5 after 14 overs, needing 81 runs off 36 balls. Jeevan Mendis (17* off 5) has provided a late boost with a six and a four off Irfan Pathan, while Asela Gunaratne (16* off 13) is holding the other end. Pathan has been the standout bowler for India Masters, picking up 3/39 in 4 overs.
February 22, 2025, 22:30:14 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Pathan picks up his second wicket

Big breakthrough for India Masters as Irfan Pathan dismissed Kumar Sangakkara for a well-made 51 off 30 balls. The Sri Lanka Masters skipper was looking dangerous, smashing back-to-back boundaries before Sachin Tendulkar took a sharp catch to end his stay. Earlier, Lahiru Thirimanne (24 off 17) was also removed by Irfan Pathan, caught by Yuvraj Singh. Sri Lanka Masters 87/3 in 9.4 overs.
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February 22, 2025, 22:13:38 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Sri Lanka in control

Sri Lanka Masters have made the most of the powerplay, reaching 57/1 after 6 overs. Kumar Sangakkara (20 off 17) and Lahiru Thirimanne (21 off 12) are looking in fine touch, keeping the scoreboard ticking with regular boundaries. Dhawal Kulkarni provided an early breakthrough, dismissing Upul Tharanga for 10, but since then, the duo of Sangakkara and Thirimanne has built a solid platform. Vinay Kumar’s first over proved expensive, conceding 15 runs, as the Sri Lankan batters capitalised on anything loose.
February 22, 2025, 21:51:31 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Sri Lanka lose early wicket

Dhawal Kulkarni has struck early, removing Upul Tharanga for a brief but aggressive start. Tharanga looked dangerous after smashing consecutive boundaries in the first over, but Kulkarni’s short delivery forced an edge to Rayudu behind the stumps. Kumar Sangakkara, looking in fine touch, remains key for Sri Lanka as they chase a stiff 223-run target. Sri Lanka Masters 18/1 after 3 overs.
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February 22, 2025, 21:17:02 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: INDM post 222/4 in 20 overs thanks to Binny and Pathan

Yusuf Pathan brought up a blistering fifty off just 20 balls and remained unbeaten on 56 off 22, finishing the innings in style. Yuvraj Singh provided valuable support with 31 off 22 as India Masters posted a commanding total of 222/4 in their 20 overs. Sri Lanka Masters now face a daunting chase.
February 22, 2025, 21:13:27 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Yusuf Pathan on fire

India Masters have breached the 200-run mark, courtesy of a blazing knock from Yusuf Pathan, who is smashing the bowlers all over the park with 45 off just 18 balls. The 19th over became the most expensive over of the innings with 29 runs conceded. India Masters 209/4 in 19 overs.
February 22, 2025, 21:09:40 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Yuvraj and Yusuf bringing back memories

Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan are putting on a power-hitting display, taking the Sri Lanka Masters bowlers to the cleaners. Yuvraj has moved to 29 off 20 balls, while Yusuf is dealing in boundaries with a fiery 31 off just 15 balls. The duo is accelerating towards a big finish as India Masters look to post a formidable total. India Masters 194/4 in 18.3 overs.
February 22, 2025, 20:54:15 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Binny departs after solid knock

Stuart Binny’s blazing knock came to an end as he departs for 68 off 31 balls, caught by Thirimanne off Isuru Udana’s bowling. Binny smashed seven sixes and three fours, providing India Masters with much-needed momentum. Yuvraj Singh, meanwhile, has started to find his rhythm, striking two boundaries in the over. India Masters 146/4 in 15 overs.
February 22, 2025, 20:48:41 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Binny continues onslaught

Stuart Binny continues his explosive innings, racing to 68 off 30 balls with a flurry of boundaries, including a massive six off Nuwan Pradeep. Yuvraj Singh is taking his time to settle in, scoring 15 off 14 balls. India Masters 145/3 in 14.5 overs.
February 22, 2025, 20:36:49 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Gurkeerat Mann departs after a solid 44 off 32 balls

The right-hander was looking set for a big score but was stumped off Chaturanga de Silva’s bowling. Yuvraj Singh has now joined Stuart Binny at the crease. Binny, meanwhile, continues his explosive knock, having already reached his fifty. India Masters 113/3 in 12 overs.
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February 22, 2025, 20:29:19 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Binny scores 22-ball fifty

Stuart Binny smashed a 22-ball fifty as India Masters crossed the 100-run mark. Binny is in destructive form, dealing in sixes and boundaries, while Gurkeerat Singh Mann continues to play the anchor role. The duo has built a dominant partnership, putting Sri Lanka Masters under pressure. India Masters 112/2 in 11 overs.
February 22, 2025, 20:21:31 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Binny, Gurkeerat accelerate after powerplay

India Masters have shifted gears thanks to a counterattack from Stuart Binny and Gurkeerat Singh Mann. Binny went berserk in the 8th over, smashing three sixes off Jeevan Mendis, who conceded 23 runs in his first over. Earlier, Chaturanga de Silva was welcomed with a six in the 7th over as the duo kept the scoreboard ticking. India Masters 87/2 in 9 overs.
February 22, 2025, 20:14:27 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: End of powerplay, India 42/2

India Masters have posted 42/2 after six overs. The innings started with Sachin Tendulkar hitting two elegant boundaries in the first over. However, Sri Lanka Masters fought back as Suranga Lakmal struck twice, removing Ambati Rayudu (5) and then clean bowling Tendulkar (10). Gurkeerat Singh Mann has looked solid, anchoring the innings with a steady 21 off 15 balls, while Stuart Binny is settling in at the other end.
February 22, 2025, 19:56:22 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Sachin Tendulkar clean bowled

Suranga Lakmal strikes again, this time cleaning up Sachin Tendulkar for 10. The Master Blaster, who had started with two classic boundaries, is bowled as he tries to guide one down the leg side. India Masters lose their second wicket early, with Gurkeerat Singh Mann at the crease. India Masters 26/2 in 3.2 overs.
February 22, 2025, 19:54:30 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: India keep scoreboard ticking

Nuwan Pradeep came into the attack and conceded seven runs in his first over. Gurkeerat Singh Mann found the boundary with a well-timed shot and rotated the strike effectively alongside Sachin Tendulkar. India Masters continue to build momentum after the early loss of Ambati Rayudu. India Masters 25/1 in 3 overs.
February 22, 2025, 19:51:24 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Rayudu departs, Sri Lanka have their first breakthrough

Suranga Lakmal made an immediate impact after being introduced into the attack. Ambati Rayudu started positively, driving a boundary off the second delivery he faced. However, Lakmal had the last laugh, getting Rayudu caught by Seekkuge Prasanna just a ball later. Rayudu dismissed for 5 off 5, and Sri Lanka Masters have their first breakthrough. India Masters 16/1 in 1.3 overs.
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February 22, 2025, 19:44:16 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Lively start for Tendulkar-led India

Sachin Tendulkar got going in style, smashing back-to-back boundaries off Isuru Udana in the opening over. After a dot ball to start, Tendulkar found the fence twice, first with a signature cover drive and then a pull shot. A single followed before Ambati Rayudu took strike, managing a run after a dot ball. Udana also conceded two wides, making it an eventful first over. India Masters 12/0 in 1 over.
February 22, 2025, 19:40:06 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Tendulkar plays cover drive to open India's account

Sachin Tendulkar rolled back the years with back-to-back boundaries for India Masters. He opened his account with a classic cover drive, followed by a well-timed pull on the very next delivery, both racing to the fence.
February 22, 2025, 19:37:09 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Tendulkar and Rayudu open batting

Sachin Tendulkar and Ambati Rayudu opened the batting for India Masters. Udana takes the new ball for Sri Lanka Masters. Chants of ‘Sachin-Sachin’ all around the stadium.
February 22, 2025, 19:30:02 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Players come out for national anthems

Players of both teams have come out in the middle for the national anthems of India and Sri Lanka. The Indian team has been asked to bat first by Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara.
February 22, 2025, 19:18:55 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Gavaskar declares the league open

Sunil Gavaskar has declared the IML T20 2025 open. He said that the league is a tournament between the baaps of cricket because it consists of all the baaps, who have dominated the game for a long time. “I declare the International Masters League open.”
February 22, 2025, 19:15:47 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: League commissioner Gavaskar joins team representatives

IML T20 2025 league commissioner Sunil Gavaskar has joined the team representatives in the middle for the opening ceremony. Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, Shane Watson, Jhonty Rhodes, Brian Lara, and Ian Bell are all present on the stage.
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February 22, 2025, 19:09:57 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Playing XIs

India Masters Playing XI: Sachin, Gurkeerat, Rayudu, Yuvraj, Irfan, Yusuf, Binny, Mithun, Vinay, Dhawal, Nadeem

Sri Lanka Masters Playing XI: Sangakkara, Tharanga, Thirimanne, Gunaratne, Mendis, Priyanjan, Chaturanga, Udana, Prasanna, Lakmal, Pradeep

February 22, 2025, 19:05:16 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Sri Lanka elect to bowl

Sri Lanka Masters have won the toss and elected to bowl first against India Masters.
February 22, 2025, 19:03:32 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Where will the match take place?

The India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters IML T20 2025 match is scheduled to take place at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
February 22, 2025, 19:01:02 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: When to watch?

The India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters IML T20 2025 match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST with the toss slated to be held 30 minutes earlier.
February 22, 2025, 19:00:16 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: How to watch IML T20 2025?

The International Masters League T20 2025 will be live broadcast on Colors Cineplex (SD & HD) and Colors Cineplex Superhits, while the live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
February 22, 2025, 18:59:26 (IST)
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Live Score: Welcome to the blog?

Welcome to the live blog update for the India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters IML T20 2025 match! Stay tuned for real-time scores, key moments, and all the action from this thrilling International Masters League 2025 opener.
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India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters, IML T20 2025 Highlights: The International Masters League (IML) T20 2025 kicked off on 22 February at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, with Sachin Tendulkar-led India Masters defeating Kumar Sangakkara’s Sri Lanka Masters.

The inaugural IML T20 2025 features six teams: India Masters, Sri Lanka Masters, Australia Masters, England Masters, West Indies Masters, and South Africa Masters. A total of 18 matches will be played in a round-robin format, with each team facing the others once. The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals, and the winners will battle for the title in the grand final on 16 March.

The tournament will be held across three venues - Navi Mumbai, Vadodara, and Raipur - with Raipur hosting both the semi-finals and the final including the last four group-stage games. Players including Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Kumar Sangakkara, Eoin Morgan, Shane Watson, and Jacques Kallis will feature in the tournament.

India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters: Full squads

Sri Lanka Masters Squad: Kumar Sangakkara(c), Upul Tharanga, Jeevan Mendis, Lahiru Thirimanne, Asela Gunaratne, Romesh Kaluwitharana(w), Isuru Udana, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dhammika Prasad, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, Dilruwan Perera, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Ashan Priyanjan, Chaturanga de Silva

India Masters Squad: Sachin Tendulkar(c), Naman Ojha(w), Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Irfan Pathan, Vinay Kumar, Dhawal Kulkarni, Abhimanyu Mithun, Rahul Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Pawan Negi, Ambati Rayudu, Stuart Binny

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