Sri Lanka Masters
💡 Recent Form: ✅ Win ✅ Win ❌ Loss
💪 Key Players:
- Upul Tharanga: Scored a blistering 102 off 54 balls in the last match, single-handedly dismantling the opposition. His form will be decisive.
- Lahiru Thirimanne: Scored a crucial 53, forming a strong partnership with Tharanga.
- Kumar Sangakkara: The legendary former captain brings experience and technical brilliance to the team.
- Isuru Udana & Dhammika Prasad: Despite high economy rates, they have the ability to break crucial partnerships.
West Indies Masters
💡 Recent Form: ✅ Win ✅ Win
💪 Key Players:
- Chris Gayle: A T20 superstar, smashed 39 off just 19 balls at a staggering SR of 205.26 in the last game.
- Dwayne Smith: A stable opener, contributing 35 off 25 balls.
- Jerome Taylor & Ravi Rampaul: Both have been consistent, picking up 2 wickets each in their recent outings.
- Sulieman Benn: A standout performance in the last game, conceding only 11 runs in 4 overs while taking 2 wickets.
SLM vs WIM Player Stats (IMLT 2025 – Last Match)
Batting Comparison
| Player | Team | Runs (R) | Balls (B) | 4s | 6s | SR (Strike Rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upul Tharanga | Sri Lanka Masters | 102 | 54 | 8 | 0 | 188.89 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | Sri Lanka Masters | 53 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 155.88 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies Masters | 39 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 205.26 |
| Dwayne Smith | West Indies Masters | 35 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Narsingh Deonarine | West Indies Masters | 35 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 152.17 |
Bowling Comparison
| Player | Team | Overs (O) | Runs Conceded (R) | Wickets (W) | Economy Rate (Econ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuru Udana | Sri Lanka Masters | 4.0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
| Dhammika Prasad | Sri Lanka Masters | 4.0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Chaturanga de Silva | Sri Lanka Masters | 3.0 | 46 | 1 | 15.33 |
| Jerome Taylor | West Indies Masters | 4.0 | 48 | 2 | 12.00 |
| Ravi Rampaul | West Indies Masters | 4.0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 |
| Sulieman Benn | West Indies Masters | 4.0 | 11 | 2 | 2.75 |
Tactical Analysis & Predictions
Pitch & Bowling Analysis
🏟 Pitch Conditions: The Vadodara pitch favors batsmen, but as the match progresses, the pace of the pitch increases, making it advantageous for the chasing team.
🏏 Bowling Strategy:
- Fast bowlers might benefit early with the new ball.
- As the game progresses, spinners—especially someone like Sulieman Benn—could make a significant impact with bounce and variations.
🏏 First-Innings Competitive Score: 170+
Match Key Factors
Sri Lanka Masters:
- A strong start from Tharanga and Sangakkara will be essential.
- Bowlers must control the economy rate to restrict the powerful WIM batting lineup.
West Indies Masters:
- Gayle and Smith need to provide another explosive start.
- Benn’s economical bowling could be a game-changer.
Match Prediction
📊 Overall Strength Comparison
✅ Sri Lanka Masters → Strong batting top-order, experienced lineup
✅ West Indies Masters → Deeper batting strength, more stable bowling attack
🔥 Final Prediction: West Indies Masters to Win ✅
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