India Masters Win by 4 Runs

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The International Masters League T20 2025 has begun, with the first match between India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters taking place on February 22. The match saw India Masters emerge victorious by 4 runs, with Abhimanyu Mithun and Vinay Kumar playing crucial roles in the team's win. The T20 format of the game added an extra layer of excitement, with both teams giving it their all to claim the first win of the tournament.

The Sri Lanka Masters team, led by Kumar Sangakkara, put up a good fight, but ultimately fell short of the target. The team's batting lineup, which included players like Upul Tharanga and Lahiru Thirimanne, was unable to withstand the pressure exerted by the India Masters bowlers. The bowling attack of India Masters, which included Abhimanyu Mithun and Vinay Kumar, was able to restrict the Sri Lanka Masters team to a score that was 4 runs short of the target. The cricket fans in attendance were treated to a thrilling match, with both teams displaying their skills and sportsmanship.

The India Masters team, led by Sachin Tendulkar, was able to put up a competitive total, thanks to the contributions of players like Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina. The team's batting lineup was able to withstand the pressure exerted by the Sri Lanka Masters bowlers, and was able to score a total that was out of reach for the opposing team. The match was a testament to the skills and experience of the players involved, and set the tone for the rest of the tournament.

Here are the match scores:

• India Masters: 151/5 (20 overs)
• Sri Lanka Masters: 147/8 (20 overs)

The player statistics for the match were as follows:

• Abhimanyu Mithun: 3-0-39-2
• Vinay Kumar: 4-0-42-2
• Yuvraj Singh: 34(25)
• Suresh Raina: 29(22)

The tournament schedule is as follows:

1. February 22: India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters
2. February 24: Australia Masters vs England Masters
3. February 26: West Indies Masters vs South Africa Masters

The team rankings are currently:

1. India Masters
2. Sri Lanka Masters
3. Australia Masters
4. England Masters
5. West Indies Masters
6. South Africa Masters

The International Masters League T20 2025 is being streamed live on the Jio Hotstar platform, and is being telecast on television on the Colors Cineplex channel. The tournament is being played at three venues in India, and will feature a total of 15 matches. The semi-finals will take place on March 13 and 14, and the grand finale will take place on March 16 at Raipur.