West indies masters beat england masters by 8 runs: The fifth match of International Masters League T20 2025 was played on 27 February between West Indies Masters and England Masters at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Where the West Indies team managed to hit the ground by eight runs. Chasing the target of 180 runs to win by the West Indies Masters, the England Masters team reached 171 runs at the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper opener Phil Mustard, while batting in the seventh order, scored an unbeaten 26 runs in 19 balls, while starting the innings for the team, while batting in the seventh order. But despite this, he could not win his team.
Suleman Ben bowled affordable
Suleman Ben bowled very economical for the West Indies while defending the target. For the team, he spent a four -over spell and took two wickets from just 2.80’s economy and took two wickets.
Apart from Ben, Jerome Taylor and Ravi Rampaul took two wickets each respectively. But he was very expensive. Apart from these bowlers, Ashley Nurse and Dwayne Smith achieved one success each.
West Indies Masters managed to score 179-6 runs
Batting first after losing the toss at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, the West Indies Masters team managed to score 179 runs in 20 overs at the loss of six wickets.
Chris Gayle was the highest scorer to start the innings for the team. He played the highest innings of 39 runs in 19 balls at a strike rate of 205.26. During this time, cricket lovers got to see three fours and four sixes from their bat.
Apart from Gayle, Dwayne Smith and Narasimha Devnarayan (unbeaten) also played useful innings. Both these batsmen managed to contribute 35-35 runs respectively.
Monty Panesar took three wickets
Monty Panesar was the most successful bowler from England Masters. He took three wickets while spending 14 runs in four overs. Apart from him, Chris Shoffield achieved two, while Chris Tremlet achieved one success.
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