The inaugural edition of the International Masters League (IML) has reached its business end, with Sri Lanka Masters, India Masters, West Indies Masters, and Australia Masters securing their places in the semi-finals.
India Masters, who finished second in the league stage with eight points from five matches, will play the first semi-final at Raipur on Thursday, 13 March, against the team that concludes the league phase in third place.
Table-toppers Sri Lanka Masters, who edged out India Masters on net run rate, will face the fourth-placed side in the second semi-final on Friday, 14 March, also in Raipur.
The final positions of the third and fourth-placed teams will be determined following the last league fixture between Australia Masters and England Masters later today.
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At present, Australia Masters are on four points with one game in hand, while West Indies Masters, having completed all their matches, are on six points.
The summit clash of the IML is scheduled to take place in Raipur on Sunday, 16 March.
India Masters concluded their league stage on a high note with a thrilling seven-run victory over West Indies Masters on Saturday.
The side, buoyed by Stuart Binny’s three-wicket haul and a composed final over from Irfan Pathan, held their nerve in a high-scoring encounter.
The match evoked nostalgia among cricket enthusiasts as it was poised to revive one of the game’s most celebrated rivalries—Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara.
Though the Indian great was rested for the fixture, the contest did not disappoint, offering a blend of classic moments and high-octane action.
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