Cricket fans are in for a thrilling few days, as star players Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar are fully prepared to face the Australian challenge.
Sports News: The next few days promise excitement for cricket enthusiasts as two star players, Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar, are fully prepared to face the Australian challenge. India will battle Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, while Sachin Tendulkar's India Masters team will also clash with Australia Masters.
Champions Trophy: Rohit's Brigade One Step Away from the Final
On March 4th, India and Australia will face off in a crucial Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. The Indian team is in excellent form, having won their previous three matches before entering the semi-final. Led by Rohit Sharma, this team, after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 last year, is close to another ICC title. However, they face a b Australian team in the semi-final, whose robust strategy and experience can change the course of any match.
IML 2025: Sachin Tendulkar to Battle Australia as Well
The day after Team India's match, on March 5th, the International Masters League (IML) 2025 will see India Masters and Australia Masters face off. Six teams are participating in this tournament, with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar captaining India Masters.
India Masters has won three matches so far, securing the top spot in the points table, while Shane Watson's Australia Masters is yet to register a win. This presents a golden opportunity for Sachin's team to consolidate their position with a victory.
India Masters vs. Australia Masters Match Details
Date & Day: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue: BCA Stadium, Baroda
Where to watch in India: Colors Cineplex (SD and HD), Colors Cineplex Superhits
Online Streaming: Jio Hotstar
Team Squads
India Masters: Sachin Tendulkar (Captain), Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha (wk), Abhimanyu Mithun, Dhruv Kulkarni, Pawan Negi, Rahul Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, and Vinay Kumar.
Australia Masters: Shane Watson (Captain), Callum Ferguson, Nathan Reardon, Shaun Marsh, Ben Cutting, Dan Christian, Ben Dunk (wk), Peter Nevill (wk), Ben Hilfenhaus, Ben Laughlin, Bryce McGain, James Pattinson, Jason Krejza, Nathan Coulter-Nile, and Xavier Doherty.
