Sachin vs Lara in nostalgic title showdown as India take on WI

RAIPUR: The stage is set for a clash between two masters of cricket in the final of the inaugural edition of the International Masters League (IML). On Sunday, Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara will lead India Masters and West Indies Masters respectively, in the summit clash of the tournament at the SVNS International Stadium in Raipur.

The India Masters, one of the pre-tournament title favourites, have enjoyed a near-perfect run through the IML, even as they avenged their only loss at the league stage against Australia Masters, by getting the better of Shane Watson’s team in the first semi-final on Thursday.

The home side began its campaign with an exciting four-run win against Sri Lanka Masters, after which it registered a convincing nine-wicket win against England Masters. The India Masters then completed a hat-trick of wins with an eight-wicket thrashing of South Africa Masters, before Australia Masters broke their winning streak in the fourth match.

Sachin Tendulkar’s side, however, regained the momentum by getting the better of the West Indies Masters by seven runs, to finish second at the league stage of the tournament. IANS

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