The Sri Lanka Masters will face the West Indies Masters in the semi-finals of the International Masters League T20 2025 on March 14 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST, and will be broadcast on Colors Cineplex and streamed online via JioHotstar. Sri Lanka, having topped the league standings, seeks to continue their winning streak following strong performances, while the West Indies aim to improve from their earlier loss against Sri Lanka.
The International Masters League T20 2025 Semi-Final will feature the Sri Lanka Masters versus the West Indies Masters on March 14. This exciting match will take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, commencing at 7:30 PM IST. Fans in India can watch the live coverage on Colors Cineplex and JioHotstar.
Sri Lanka performed exceptionally well in their previous round-robin match, decisively defeating England Masters. This victory ensured they topped the league standings with an equivalent 10 points to India, though their superior net run rate secured the top position.
The Sri Lanka team had a shaky start and lost their initial match to India but rallied with four consecutive wins thereafter. Captain Kumar Sangakkara notably contributed with an unbeaten century of 106 runs in the last match against England, which solidified their strong position in the tournament.
In contrast, the West Indies Masters ended up fourth in the league, accumulating six points with three wins out of five matches. Earlier this season, they faced Sri Lanka but fell short, losing by 21 runs after failing to chase down a target of 174. Their last match, however, saw them achieve a convincing win against South Africa, where they posted 200 runs and won by 91 runs.
The match will be broadcast on Colors Cineplex and Colors Cineplex Superhits channels in India. For online viewing, fans can stream the match via the JioHotstar app and website. The toss is scheduled to occur at 7 PM IST, just half an hour before the match begins.
Sri Lanka Masters Squad:
Asela Gunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne, Upul Tharanga, Ashan Priyanjan, Chaturanga de Silva, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Dilruwan Perera, Isuru Udana, Jeevan Mendis, Seekkuge Prasanna, Kumar Sangakkara (captain & wicket-keeper), Romesh Kaluwitharana (wicket-keeper), Dhammika Prasad, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal.
West Indies Masters Squad:
Brian Lara (captain), Chris Gayle, Kirk Edwards, Lendl Simmons, Narsingh Deonarine, Ashley Nurse, Dwayne Smith, Chadwick Walton (wicket-keeper), Denesh Ramdin (wicket-keeper), William Perkins (wicket-keeper), Fidel Edwards, Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Sulieman Benn, Tino Best.
The semi-final clash of the International Masters League T20 2025 between Sri Lanka Masters and West Indies Masters promises to be an exhilarating encounter, showcasing the talents of both teams. With Sri Lanka’s recent form and solid leadership, they will seek to capitalize on their momentum. Conversely, the West Indies will aim to overcome their previous defeat against Sri Lanka and demonstrate their competitive prowess. Fans should prepare for a thrilling match on March 14.
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