INM vs SLM Prediction, IML 2025, 1st T20, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

India Masters will go head to head with Sri Lanka Masters in the first match of the International Masters League (IML 2025) at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, February 22.

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India Masters will be led by Sachin Tendulkar and the team has exceptional batting and bowling units. Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, and Yusuf Pathan form the batting order alongside Tendulkar while Irfan Patham, Dhawal Kulkarni, and Vinay Kumar are some of the notable bowlers.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka Masters will be captained by Kumar Sangakkara. The Lankan Masters have a decent outfit, thanks to Upul Tharanga, Lahiru Thirimanne, Isuru Udana and Nuwan Pradeep forming the line-up.

INM vs SLM, Match 1 Details

Match: India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters, Match 1

Time & Date: 7:30 PM IST, Saturday, February 22

Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

INM vs SLM, Match 1 Pitch Report

The last T20 played at this venue was between India Women and West Indies Women when the former bagged a 60-run win. Scores of above 200 can be registered on this wicket. The captain winning the toss would love to bowl first.

INM vs SLM, Match 1 Probable XIs

India Masters

Sachin Tendulkar (c), Naman Ojha, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Dhawal Kulkarni, Pawan Negi, Vinay Kumar, Rahul Sharma.

Sri Lanka Masters

Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara (c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Asela Gunaratne, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Ashan Priyanjan, Chinathaka Jayasinghe, Jeevan Mendis, Isuru Udana, Dhammika Prasad, Nuwan Pradeep.

INM vs SLM, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: India Masters

India Masters, led by Sachin Tendulkar, have a lot of depth in their batting order and comprise an excellent bowling attack with a good set of spinners and pacers. Stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, and Irfan Pathan make the Indian Masters side look very dangerous.

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On the other hand, Sri Lanka Masters have decent batting and bowling units. However, India Masters are expected to come out on top with a comfortable win and start their campaign on a successful note.

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