India Masters suffered a crushing 95-run defeat against Australia Masters in the 9th match of the International Masters League. The match, played on March 5th at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, halted the winning streak of the Sachin Tendulkar-led India Masters team.
Sports News: India Masters suffered a crushing 95-run defeat against Australia Masters in the 9th match of the International Masters League. The match, played on March 5th at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, halted the winning streak of the Sachin Tendulkar-led India Masters team. The team had previously won three consecutive matches, but this time Shane Watson's whirlwind performance completely overwhelmed Sachin's team.
Ben Dunk and Shane Watson Dominate
Batting first, Australia Masters amassed a formidable 269 runs for the loss of just one wicket. After the early dismissal of Shaun Marsh (22), Shane Watson and Ben Dunk launched a brutal assault on the India Masters bowlers. Shane Watson smashed an unbeaten 110 off 52 balls, including 12 fours and 7 sixes.
Ben Dunk also played a explosive innings of 132 runs off 53 balls, studded with 12 fours and 10 sixes. Together, they scored at a strike rate of over 200, leaving the India Masters bowlers with no respite.
Tendulkar's Efforts in Vain, Batsmen Disappoint
Chasing a massive 269-run target, the India Masters team appeared under pressure from the outset. Captain Sachin Tendulkar played a brilliant 64 off 33 balls, giving his team a b start. However, once he was dismissed, the India Masters middle order crumbled.
Naman Ojha scored 19 runs,
Irfan Pathan scored 11 runs,
Yusuf Pathan scored 15 runs,
Pawan Negi scored 14 runs,
Rahul Sharma scored 18 runs.
Apart from Sachin, no other batsman could play a significant innings, and the entire team was bowled out for 172 runs in 20 overs. Following this defeat, India Masters will need to learn from their mistakes and make a b comeback in the upcoming matches.
