The International Masters League T20 2025 semi-finals kick off on March 13, Thursday, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur with India Masters facing Australia Masters. India Masters, securing four wins in the league stage, finished second, while Australia Masters, with three wins, were placed third.
India Masters demonstrated strong form during the group stage, losing only one match to Australia. In their last game, they triumphed over West Indies Masters in a high-scoring encounter.Â
India's powerful batting lineup, featuring fifties from Saurabh Tiwary and Ambati Rayudu along with rapid 40s from Gurkeerat Singh Mann and Yuvraj Singh, propelled them to 253-3. Despite a strong start from the West Indies openers, India's bowlers, led by Stuart Binny and Pawan Negi managed to secure a narrow seven-run victory.
Australia Masters enter the semi-finals with three consecutive wins, showing their ability to both set and chase high scores. In their recent match versus England Masters, they successfully chased a target of 210. Their batting strength is highlighted by captain Shane Watson, who has already scored three centuries in the tournament.
ADVERTISEMENT
Loading...
IND vs AUS Pitch ReportÂ
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur has increasingly become a venue where high-scoring T20 encounters are the norm. Recent matches, particularly in the International Masters League T20 2025, have showcased a trend of teams consistently breaching the 200-run mark. The bowlers are again likely to be at the mercy of the batters.
Also read: IML T20 2025 Semi Final 1: India vs Australia Match Preview & Where to watch live?
IND vs AUS Weather UpdatesÂ
Rain is unlikely to play a spoilsport. A full 40-over match is expected. The average temperature will be 29 to 33 degrees Celsius during the match hours.
More About IND vs AUS IML T20 2025 MatchÂ
India Masters vs Australia Masters Live ScorecardÂ
