India has emerged victorious in the International Masters League 2025, claiming the title by defeating West Indies Masters by 6 wickets. In the championship match, West Indies, batting first, set a score of 148 runs, which India effortlessly achieved with 17 balls to spare. The hero of India’s win was undoubtedly Ambati Rayudu, who played a match-winning innings of 74 runs off 50 balls.
The Heroes Behind India’s Victory
West Indies, who opted to bat first, saw their opening batsman Dwayne Smith score 45 runs, but Brian Lara and William Perkin fell for 6 runs each. Shahbaz Nadeem delivered a devastating spell of bowling, conceding just 12 runs in 4 overs and claiming 2 wickets. Lendl Simmons did manage to score 57 crucial runs, but India’s Nadeem, along with Vinay Kumar, wreaked havoc with the ball. Kumar picked up 3 wickets in the match.
When it was India’s turn to bat, Ambati Rayudu was in a league of his own. He partnered with Sachin Tendulkar to put up an opening stand of 67 runs, with Tendulkar contributing 25 runs before getting out. Gurkeerat Singh Mann scored 14 runs before being dismissed. Rayudu, however, remained steadfast at one end, scoring 74 runs off 50 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes. In the final overs, Stuart Binny played a cameo, scoring 16 runs off 9 balls, and made a significant contribution to India’s win.
A Week of Glory for Team India
It’s been just a week since Team India’s last victory, and now, under the captaincy of Sachin Tendulkar, India Masters have won the International Masters League title. Notably, throughout the tournament, India played 7 matches, suffering only one defeat. This triumph is a testament to the team’s consistency and determination, and Ambati Rayudu’s outstanding performance has been the icing on the cake. With this win, India has proven its mettle in the cricketing world, and fans can expect more thrilling performances from the team in the future.
