International Masters League 2025 to start on February 22
Cricket fans are in for a prime-time feast, with old rivals poised to return to action. The International Masters League (IML) has unveiled the schedule of fixtures for the highly-anticipated inaugural season, which will feature six teams – India, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.
The opening game, scheduled for February 22, 2025, will witness a faceoff between the Asian giants as Sachin Tendulkar will lead the Indian team against a Sri Lankan side led by Kumar Sangakkara.
“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”, Sachin Tendulkar, the 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 Kumar Sangakkara, the captain of the Sri Lankan team.
IML 2025 Fixtures
After five matches in Navi Mumbai, the IML will move to Rajkot; thereafter, the matches will move to Raipur. Raipur will also host the semi-finals and final.
| Date | Fixtures | Time | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Feb-25 | India vs Sri Lanka | 19:30 | Navi Mumbai |
| 23-Feb-25 | Break | — | — |
| 24-Feb-25 | West Indies vs Australia | 19:30 | Navi Mumbai |
| 25-Feb-25 | India vs England | 19:30 | Navi Mumbai |
| 26-Feb-25 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | 19:30 | Navi Mumbai |
| 27-Feb-25 | West Indies vs England | 19:30 | Navi Mumbai |
| 28-Feb-25 | Sri Lanka vs Australia | 19:30 | Rajkot |
| 01-Mar-25 | India vs South Africa | 19:30 | Rajkot |
| 02-Mar-25 | Break | — | — |
| 03-Mar-25 | South Africa vs England | 19:30 | Rajkot |
| 04-Mar-25 | Break | — | — |
| 05-Mar-25 | India vs Australia | 19:30 | Rajkot |
| 06-Mar-25 | Sri Lanka vs West Indies | 19:30 | Rajkot |
| 07-Mar-25 | Australia vs South Africa | 19:30 | Rajkot |
| 08-Mar-25 | India vs West Indies | 19:30 | Raipur |
| 09-Mar-25 | Break | — | — |
| 10-Mar-25 | Sri Lanka vs England | 19:30 | Raipur |
| 11-Mar-25 | West Indies vs South Africa | 19:30 | Raipur |
| 12-Mar-25 | England vs Australia | 19:30 | Raipur |
| 13-Mar-25 | Semi-Final 1 | 19:30 | Raipur |
| 14-Mar-25 | Semi-Final 2 | 19:30 | Raipur |
| 15-Mar-25 | Break | — | — |
| 16-Mar-25 | Final | 19:30 | Raipur |
Where to watch IML 2025?
JioStar’s Disney+ Hotstar along with Colors Cineplex (SD & HD) and Colors Cineplex Superhits will broadcast the tournament live. The matches will begin at 7:30 pm.
