The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to captivate cricket fans worldwide with its inaugural edition. Legendary cricketers from six cricketing giants will come together for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament. The competition will run from November 17 to December 8, 2024, featuring teams from Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
International Masters League Kickoff
The tournament will kick off at Navi Mumbai’s D.Y. Patil Stadium, which will host the opening four matches. The action begins on November 17 with a thrilling clash between India and Sri Lanka, reigniting the iconic 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 team will also debut against Australia in what promises to be a high-octane contest.
International Masters League Venues
The IML caravan will then move to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BRSABV) Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on November 21. Here, India will take on South Africa in one of the six matches scheduled at this venue. The tournament will shift to Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on November 28.
Raipur will host eight games in total, including both semi-finals and the grand final on December 8, where the first-ever champions of the International Masters League will be crowned.
Who are the Captains at the International Masters League?
The league brings back iconic players, each leading their respective teams with immense experience 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 excitement about leading India Masters in the league, stating, “As the ambassador and face of the IML, I am looking forward to leading and representing India Masters in the league. The action on the field will no doubt be competitive and exciting. All the players are enthused at the prospect of playing the IML at multiple venues. It’s an opportunity to inspire the next generation while celebrating the sport that we all love.”
Full Match Schedule
The full schedule for the International Masters League is as follows:
| Date | Day | Time | Location | Fixtures |
| 17-11-2024 | Sun | 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 | Sun | 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 | Sun | 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 Final 1 |
| 06-12-2024 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Raipur | Semi Final 2 |
| 08-12-2024 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Raipur | Final |
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