Cricket fans in India are set for a spectacular journey down memory lane when some of the biggest cricketers, once rivals, will return to action. The International Masters League (IML) has unveiled the schedule for the highly-anticipated inaugural season, which will feature six teams – India, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.
The opening match, scheduled for February 22, 2025, will witness a clash between India and Sri Lanka. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar will lead the Indian team against a Sri Lankan side captained by Kumar Sangakkara, one of Sri Lanka’s most successful captains.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"The IML will be a celebration of cricket’s unique and enduring legacy. I can’t wait to step back onto the field with my contemporaries in a league that will be intense and competitive, with all the teams playing hard, but fair”, Tendulkar, captain of the Indian team, said.
"The IML is a tribute to cricket’s timeless charm. It is a wonderful opportunity for former cricketers. It's a platform where they can relive old rivalries and reconnect with fans. I am excited to participate in this historic league alongside so many illustrious names", said Sangakkara, the captain of the Sri Lankan team.
The IML will be played across three cities - Navi Mumbai, Rajkot, Raipur. The first five matches will take place in Navi Mumbai followed by six games in Rajkot. Raipur will have the luxury of hosting seven games including the semi-finals and final.
The tournament will be broadcast on JioStar's Disney+ Hotstar, Colors Cineplex (SD + HD) and Colors Cineplex Superhits.“We are thrilled and honoured to partner with JioStar for the IML. We have no doubt that JioStar, with its experience and, expertise in sports broadcasting, will make the league a memorable experience for cricket fans across the globe”, Jahan Mehta, Director of the Field Sport Player Management (FSPM), which is behind the IML, said.
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Champions Trophy Full Schedule 2025 Rohan Lavsi, Head – Hindi Movies Business, JioStar, said, “We are delighted to broadcast the inaugural season of the International Masters League on Disney+ Hotstar, along with our linear channels Colors Cineplex and Colors Cineplex Superhits.
"The IML is more than just a cricket tournament—it is a reunion of greatness. Fans can expect thrilling matches, expert commentary, exclusive behind-the-scenes access and a lot of nostalgia, in the weeks to come."
International Masters League (IML) fixtures:Day
| Date
| Weekday
| Match Day
| Time
| City
| Team 1
| Team 2
|
1
| 22-02-2025
| Saturday
| MD 1
| 19:30
| Navi Mumbai
| India
| Sri Lanka
|
2
| 23-02-2025
| Sunday
| BRK 1
|
|
| BREAK
|
3
| 24-02-2025
| Monday
| MD 2
| 19:30
| Navi Mumbai
| West Indies
| Australia
|
4
| 25-02-2025
| Tuesday
| MD 3
| 19:30
| Navi Mumbai
| India
| England
|
5
| 26-02-2025
| Wednesday
| MD 4
| 19:30
| Navi Mumbai
| South Africa
| Sri Lanka
|
6
| 27-02-2025
| Thursday
| MD 5
| 19:30
| Navi Mumbai
| West Indies
| England
|
7
| 28-02-2025
| Friday
| MD 6
| 19:30
| Rajkot
| Sri Lanka
| Australia
|
8
| 01-03-2025
| Saturday
| MD 7
| 19:30
| Rajkot
| India
| South Africa
|
9
| 02-03-2025
| Sunday
| BRK 2
|
|
| BREAK
|
10
| 03-03-2025
| Monday
| MD 8
| 19:30
| Rajkot
| South Africa
| England
|
11
| 04-03-2025
| Tuesday
| BRK 3
|
|
| BREAK
|
12
| 05-03-2025
| Wednesday
| MD 9
| 19:30
| Rajkot
| India
| Australia
|
13
| 06-03-2025
| Thursday
| MD 10
| 19:30
| Rajkot
| Sri Lanka
| West Indies
|
14
| 07-03-2025
| Friday
| MD 11
| 19:30
| Rajkot
| Australia
| South Africa
|
15
| 08-03-2025
| Saturday
| MD 12
| 19:30
| Raipur
| India
| West Indies
|
16
| 09-03-2025
| Sunday
| BRK 4
|
|
| BREAK
|
17
| 10-03-2025
| Monday
| MD 13
| 19:30
| Raipur
| Sri Lanka
| England
|
18
| 11-03-2025
| Tuesday
| MD 14
| 19:30
| Raipur
| West Indies
| South Africa
|
19
| 12-03-2025
| Wednesday
| MD 15
| 19:30
| Raipur
| England
| Australia
|
20
| 13-03-2025
| Thursday
| MD 16
| 19:30
| Raipur
| Semi Final 1
|
21
| 14-03-2025
| Friday
| MD 17
| 19:30
| Raipur
| Semi Final 2
|
22
| 15-03-2025
| Saturday
| BRK 5
|
|
| BREAK
|
23
| 16-03-2025
| Sunday
| MD 18
| 19:30
| Raipur
| Final
|
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