The eagerly awaited Worldwide Masters League (IML) is about to captivate cricket followers worldwide with its inaugural version. Legendary cricketers from six cricketing giants will come collectively for an exhilarating T20 franchise match. The competitors will run from November 17 to December 8, 2024, that includes groups from Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
Worldwide Masters League Kickoff
The match will kick off at Navi Mumbai’s D.Y. Patil Stadium, which can host the opening 4 matches. The motion begins on November 17 with an exhilarating conflict between India and Sri Lanka, reigniting the enduring rivalry between Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.
Following this fixture, Shane Watson’s Australia will face Jacques Kallis’ South Africa. Later, Sri Lanka will go head-to-head with Eoin Morgan’s England. Brian Lara and his West Indies crew may even debut towards Australia in what guarantees to be a high-octane contest.
Worldwide Masters League Venues
The IML caravan will then transfer to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BRSABV) Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on November 21. Right here, India will tackle South Africa in one of many six matches scheduled at this venue. The match will shift to Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Worldwide Cricket Stadium on November 28.
Raipur will host eight video games in complete, together with each semi-finals and the grand remaining on December 8, the place the first-ever champions of the Worldwide Masters League might be topped.
Who’re the Captains on the Worldwide Masters League?
The league brings again iconic gamers, every main their respective groups with immense expertise and unparalleled cricketing prowess. The captains for the inaugural IML season are as follows:
- India: Sachin Tendulkar
- West Indies: Brian Lara
- Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara
- Australia: Shane Watson
- England: Eoin Morgan
- South Africa: Jacques Kallis
Tendulkar expressed his pleasure about main India Masters within the league, stating, “Because the ambassador and face of the IML, I’m wanting ahead to main and representing India Masters within the league. The motion on the sphere will little question be aggressive and thrilling. All of the gamers are enthused on the prospect of enjoying the IML at a number of venues. It’s a possibility to encourage the subsequent technology whereas celebrating the game that all of us love.”
Full Match Schedule
The total schedule for the Worldwide Masters League is as follows:
| Date | Day | Time | Location | Fixtures |
| 17-11-2024 | Solar | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | India vs Sri Lanka |
| 18-11-2024 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | Australia vs South Africa |
| 19-11-2024 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | Sri Lanka vs England |
| 20-11-2024 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | West Indies vs Australia |
| 21-11-2024 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | India vs South Africa |
| 23-11-2024 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | South Africa vs England |
| 24-11-2024 | Solar | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | India vs Australia |
| 25-11-2024 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | West Indies vs Sri Lanka |
| 26-11-2024 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | England vs Australia |
| 27-11-2024 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | West Indies vs South Africa |
| 28-11-2024 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Raipur | India vs England |
| 30-11-2024 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Raipur | Sri Lanka vs England |
| 01-12-2024 | Solar | 7:30 PM | Raipur | India vs West Indies |
| 02-12-2024 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Raipur | Sri Lanka vs Australia |
| 03-12-2024 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Raipur | West Indies vs England |
| 05-12-2024 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Raipur | Semi Ultimate 1 |
| 06-12-2024 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Raipur | Semi Ultimate 2 |
| 08-12-2024 | Solar | 7:30 PM | Raipur | Ultimate |
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