The International Masters League (IMLT20) 2025 witnessed a panoramic show of classic cricketing brilliance as Shane Watson rolled again the years with a scintillating hundred on February 24, 2025. Nevertheless, regardless of his heroics, Australia Masters fell quick in opposition to a rampaging West Indies Masters aspect, who chased down a frightening goal with aptitude in an exhilarating encounter at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Shane Watson rewinds the clock with historic century
Watson, the 43-year-old Australian cricketing legend, turned the clock again in fashion, smashing the first-ever century in IML T20 historical past. Opening the batting alongside Ben Dunk, Watson unleashed a barrage of boundaries and towering sixes, scoring 107 runs off simply 52 balls. His knock was studded with 9 fours and as many sixes, reaching the three-figure mark in a blistering 48 deliveries.
Watson began aggressively, racing to his fifty in simply 28 balls, and didn’t let up. A dropped likelihood on 80 by the West Indies fielders solely fueled his hearth, as he went on to anchor Australia Masters to a formidable 216/8 of their 20 overs. The innings featured a brisk 83-run partnership with Callum Ferguson and a fast 54-run stand with Daniel Christian, showcasing Watson’s skill to dominate bowlers even within the twilight of his profession.
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— INTERNATIONAL MASTERS LEAGUE (@imlt20official) February 24, 2025
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Lendl Simmons steals the present within the chase
Chasing 217, West Indies Masters wanted a giant efficiency, and Lendl Simmons delivered in spectacular trend. The 40-year-old opener smashed an unbeaten 94 off simply 44 balls, together with 6 fours and eight sixes, to information his workforce to a seven-wicket victory with 4 balls to spare. Simmons was ably supported by Dwayne Smith, who blazed 51 off 29 balls.
