Jeevan Mendis (left) shakes hands with Ben Dunk after Sri Lanka Masters won the match. Photo: X/International Masters League Jeevan Mendis (left) shakes hands with Ben Dunk after Sri Lanka Masters won the match. Photo: X/International Masters League A 51-ball hundred from Upul Tharangafyf777, coupled with a quickfire half-century from Lahiru Thirimanne helped Sri Lanka Masters beat Australia Masters by three wickets in the International Masters League T20 2025 tournament at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Friday, February 28. (More Cricket News)
The Lankans chased down the Aussies' 218-run target in 19.2 overs, largely on the back of a 153-run second-wicket stand between Tharanga (102 off 54 balls) and Thirimanne (53 off 34).
Tharanga, who got off to a cautious start, took a special liking for Daniel Christian, depositing the medium pacer for a couple of sixes and a four to bring up a 31-ball fifty. After receiving a reprieve on 83, Tharanga launched an all-out assault, taking the Australia Masters bowlers to task.
Toss UpdateSri Lanka Masters won the toss and decided to bowl first against Australia Masters.
Kumar Sangakkara is captaining the Sri Lanka Masters team while Australia Masters are being led by all-rounder Shane Watson.
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Playing XIsAustralia Masters: Shane Watson (c), Ben Dunk (wk), Daniel Christian, Nathan Reardon, Shaun Marsh, Ben Cutting, Peter Nevill, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus, Ben Laughlin
111y8pgSri Lanka Masters: Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara (wk/c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Asela Gunaratne,89vip Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Chaturanga de Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Isuru Udana, Nuwan Pradeep, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dhammika Prasad
Full SquadsAustralia Masters: Shane Watson (c), Ben Dunk (wk), Callum Ferguson, Daniel Christian, Nathan Reardon, Ben Cutting, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Pattinson, Ben Hilfenhaus, Xavier Doherty, Bryce McGain, Ben Laughlin, Peter Nevill, Jason Krejza, Shaun Marsh
Sri Lanka Masters: Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara (wk/c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Asela Gunaratne, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Chaturanga de Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Isuru Udana, Seekkuge Prasanna, Suranga Lakmal, Dhammika Prasad, Dilruwan Perera, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Ashan Priyanjan, Nuwan Pradeep
International Masters League T20 2025 Live StreamingJioHotstar app and website are streaming the International Masters League tournament live in India. On TVfyf777, Colors Cineplex and Colors Cineplex Superhits are broadcasting the tournament in India.
