A vintage batting display from Yuvraj Singh and a clinical bowling effort led by Shahbaz Nadeem powered India Masters to a resounding 94-run victory over Australia Masters, securing their place in the International Masters League (IML) final. (More Cricket News)
India Vs Australia Playing XIs:
India Masters: Sachin Tendulkar(c), Ambati Rayudu(w), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Yusuf Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, Stuart Binny, Irfan Pathan, Pawan Negi, Shahbaz Nadeem, Dhawal Kulkarni, Vinay Kumar
Australia Masters: Shaun Marsh, Daniel Christian, Ben Dunk(w), Nathan Reardon, Ben Cutting, Shane Watson(c), Steve OKeefe, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty, Bryce McGain, Ben Hilfenhaus
Asked to bat first, India Masters got off to a steady start, with captain Sachin Tendulkar rolling back the years with a classy 42-run knock. Despite early setbacks with Ambati Rayudu (5) and Pawan Negi (14) falling cheaply, Tendulkar held firm, showcasing his trademark timing and stroke play.
Yuvraj Singh, however, stole the show with a breathtaking counter-attack. Announcing his intent with a monstrous six over midwicket, he took on the Australian bowlers with ease.
The highlight of his innings came when he dispatched Bryce McGain for three consecutive sixes, racing to a rapid 26-ball half-century. His fireworks, combined with Yusuf Pathan바카라™s explosive hitting and Stuart Binny바카라™s aggressive cameo, propelled India to a formidable 220 for 7 in their 20 overs.
Australia바카라™s chase began on a shaky note as Vinay Kumar struck early, removing the dangerous Shane Watson for just 5 runs. Shaun Marsh (21) tried to stabilize the innings, but regular breakthroughs from the Indian bowlers derailed any momentum Australia hoped to build.
Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem proved to be the wrecker-in-chief, dismantling the middle order with a four-wicket haul, leaving Australia reeling.
With wickets tumbling at regular intervals, Australia never recovered and were eventually bowled out, falling 94 runs short of the target. India바카라™s emphatic performance secured their spot in the final, where they will look to carry their momentum and clinch the coveted IML title.
Brief Scores
India Masters: 220 for 7 (Sachin Tendulkar 42, Yuvraj Singh 59, Stuart Binny 36, Yusuf Pathan 23; Xavier Doherty 2/30, Daniel Christian 2/40) beat Australia Masters 126 all out (Ben Cutting 39, Ben Dunk 21, Shaun Marsh 21; Shahbaz Nadeem 4/15, Vinay Kumar 2/10, Irfan Pathan 2/31) by 94 runs.
