INDM vs SAM Preview & Prediction International Masters League T20, 2025

India Masters vs South Africa Masters Match Info

• Match: INDM vs SAM, 7th Match, International Masters League T20, 2025
• Date: Saturday, March 01, 2025
• Time:11:00 PM
• Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara

International Masters League T20, 2025 – Points Table

India Masters Squad Playing:

Sachin Tendulkar (c), Yuvraj Singh, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha, Abhimanyu Mithun, Dhawal Kulkarni, Pawan Negi, Rahul Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Vinay Kumar

South Africa Masters Squad Playing:

Alviro Petersen, Farhaan Behardien, Hashim Amla, Henry Davids, Jacques Rudolph, Jonty Rhodes, Jacques Kallis (c), Jean-Paul Duminy, Vernon Philander, Dane Vilas, Morne van Wyk, Eddie Leie, Garnett Kruger, Makhaya Ntini, Thandi Tshabalala

Team Form & Key Insights

India Masters (INDM) enter this clash as the tournament’s dominant force, boasting a perfect record (2 wins, +2.461 NRR). Their star-studded lineup, led by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, has delivered clinical performances. Explosive all-rounders like Yuvraj Singh (68* off 35 in the last match) and Irfan Pathan (3 wickets in 2 games) provide balance, while spinners Rahul Sharma and Pawan Negi have stifled opponents in middle overs.

South Africa Masters (SAM) stumbled in their opener (NRR -1.558) but remain a threat with their blend of experience and power. Jacques Kallis (captain) anchors the batting alongside Hashim Amla, while JP Duminy and Farhaan Behardien add firepower. Their pace attack, featuring Makhaya Ntini and Vernon Philander, needs early breakthroughs to counter India’s strong top order.

Prediction：

India’s momentum, home advantage, and deeper all-round strength make them favorites. However, South Africa’s seasoned campaigners could spring a surprise if their pace attack fires early.

Winning Probability:

• India Masters: 65%
• South Africa Masters: 35%

Score Prediction: India Masters to win by 15-25 runs or 3 wickets (if chasing).

Key Factor: India’s middle-order firepower (Yuvraj, Yusuf) vs SAM’s spinners in the death overs will decide the contest.

Toss Advantage: Chasing teams have won 60% of T20s at this venue. A captain winning the toss might opt to field first.

Expect a thrilling clash of legends – don’t miss it! 🏏