India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters Prediction and Betting Tips
The International Masters League (IML) 2025 starts with one of the most viewed contests between India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters scheduled to take place on February 22 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The one-of-its-kind T20 tournament mixes in the old hands of cricket legend that will take a nostalgic journey for fans. It will be the opening fixtures of the league, so to begin with one can expect both teams to set high standards.
The record is clean for no matches played in the tournament and the show will highlight star power lineups. Some of the major players to keep an eye on are Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina for India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters, with Kumar Sangakkara, U Tharanga and Romesh Kaluwitharana as must-watch for Sri Lanka side.
India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters prediction: India Masters to win
Match Prediction: India Masters will win this match because of their even line-up and home conditions. India Masters are gifted with extraordinary batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina capable of taking the game away in a few overs from the opposition batting lineup. Sri Lanka Masters, under pressure from their fearsome spinner and pace attack, may have problems with India’s batting powerhouse. Their historical rivalry as players will be on full display for the first time in an IML encounter between these two. This weapon is India’s experience in high-pressure situations and the knowledge of playing at home.
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters first international match in the tournament So far never met each other before in the International Masters League, The Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai is a batting paradise for sure, T20 marks an average first innings score of about 160 as per the records available on these wickets. The pitch is likely to be good for the batters, with some help in the middle as weather remains around to open and spin could come into the game for follow-on. The weather is forecasted to be sunny, with temperatures of 28°C at the time of the match will suffice for this game.
Results of the last T20 matches played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai
India Women vs West Indies Women (Dec 19, 2024) – India Women won by 60 runs
| India Women | 157/9 |
| West Indies Women | 217/4 |
India Women vs West Indies Women (Dec 19, 2024) – West Indies Women won by 9 wickets
| India Women | 159/9 |
| West Indies Women | 160/1 |
India Masters preview
The India Masters kickstarted the tournament on a high note with the star power of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers in history. They have an explosive batting lineup with Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina who are all well known for their aggressive stroke play in the team. Irrfan Pathan and Stuart Binny are conscious of depth in the all-roundings of the squad, as well as the bowling corner.
Predicted XI: Sachin Tendulkar (c), Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh, Yousuf Pathan, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Dhabal Kulkarni, Vinay Kumar, S Nadeem, R Sharma, GS Mithun, Pawan Negi.
Sri Lanka Masters preview
The Sri Lanka Masters helmed by Kumar Sangakkara has a balanced set-up, all-rounders with some dangerous batters and world-class bowlers. Aggressive top-order batting by Sanath Jayasuriya and Muttiah Muralitharan with his spin genius are the virtues. With Lasith Malinga in death and Chaminda Vaas with his swinging blade, that death will also be very important.
Predicted XI:Kumar Sangakkara (c), Romesh Kaluwitharana, A Priyanjan,U Tharanga, N Pradeep, L Thirimane, C Jayasinghe, S Prasanna, J Mendis, I Udana, D Prasad, S Lakmal, D Perera, A Gunaratne, C d Silva.
Player to Watch: Sachin Tendulkar ( India Masters)
The player to watch in this match is Sachin Tendulkar ( India Masters) His technical skills and the invariable capacity to bat through an innings make Tendulkar the player of this game at 52. The presence of K L Rahul at the crease itself is enough to unsettle any bowling and his leadership will be extremely vital for India Masters. Tendulkar, a veteran not by name but by experience, is available only once more and the legacy of 34,357 international runs does not come to an end with just another achievement.
