Tendulkar vs Lara: India Masters Set to Face West Indies Masters In Thrilling IML Final

March 15, 2025: The inaugural edition of the International Masters League (IML) is set to culminate in a thrilling final between two cricketing legends – Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. On Sunday, March 16, the India Masters, led by Tendulkar, will take on the West Indies Masters, captained by Lara, in the summit clash at the SVNS International Stadium in Raipur.

The India Masters, one of the tournament's pre-event favorites, have had an impressive run, with only one blemish in their journey. They began with a nail-biting four-run victory against Sri Lanka Masters, followed by a dominant nine-wicket win over England Masters. Their dominance continued with an eight-wicket thrashing of South Africa Masters. The only setback came in a loss to the Australia Masters, but they bounced back in style, defeating the West Indies Masters by seven runs in the league stage to secure a second-place finish. In the semi-final, they crushed Australia Masters by 94 runs, earning their spot in the final.

On the other hand, the West Indies Masters started their campaign strong with back-to-back wins over Australia Masters and England Masters. However, consecutive losses to Sri Lanka Masters and India Masters put them on the back foot. A crucial 29-run win against South Africa Masters in their final group match ensured their semi-final qualification. They held their nerve in a close contest to defeat Sri Lanka Masters by six runs in the second semi-final.

As the IML final approaches, cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown between two of the game's greatest icons. The final promises to be a thrilling spectacle, celebrating the golden era of cricket with legendary players taking center stage once again.

The final will be live-telecasted on JioHotstar and Colors Cineplex (SD & HD) and Colors Cineplex Superhits, starting from 7 pm onwards. Fans can expect an exciting finale to this unforgettable cricket tournament.