Sri Lanka Masters vs Australia Masters Match Overview
Sri Lanka Masters faced Australia Masters in the sixth match of the International Masters League T20 2025 on Friday, February 28, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Sri Lanka Masters won the toss and elected to bowl.
Australia Masters scored 217 runs for the loss of four wickets. Upul Tharanga scored a century and helped Sri Lanka Masters win the match by three wickets in 19.2 overs.
First Innings: Shaun Marsh and Ben Dunk led the charge with bat for Australia Masters
Australia Masters posted a formidable total of 217 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka Masters. Shaun Marsh was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 77 runs off 49 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes.
Ben Dunk also made a significant contribution with a brisk 56 runs from just 29 deliveries, including five fours and four sixes. Daniel Christian added a quick-fire 34 runs off 13 balls, helping to propel the innings to a commanding score.
Sri Lanka Masters struggled to contain the Australian batters, with Isuru Udana, Dhammika Prasad, Chaturanga de Silva, and Asela Gunaratne claiming a wicket each.
Second Innings: Upul Tharanga’s knock helped Sri Lanka Masters win
Sri Lanka Masters clinched victory by three wickets. The standout performance came from Upul Tharanga, who dazzled with a blistering 102 runs off just 54 balls, including eight fours and six sixes. Lahiru Thirimanne also made a significant contribution, scoring 53 runs from 34 deliveries, helping to anchor the innings.[3]
Sri Lanka’s chase saw some early setbacks, with wickets falling at crucial moments. Daniel Christian took two wickets for 41 runs in his four overs. Ben Hilfenhaus and Ben Laughlin also made their mark, with Hilfenhaus claiming one wicket for 41 runs and Laughlin taking three wickets for 35 runs, including the key dismissal of Tharanga.
Sri Lanka Masters vs Australia Masters Performances & Player of the Match
Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka Masters)
- Tharanga won the Player of the Match award for his batting performance.
- He scored 102 runs off 54 deliveries and helped Sri Lanka chase down the target of 218 runs.
Shaun Marsh (Australia Masters)
- Marsh was the highest scorer for Australia Masters.
- He scored 77 runs off just 49 deliveries.
Ben Laughlin (Australia Masters)
- Laughlin was the pick of the bowlers for Australia MAsters.
- He took three wickets for 35 runs in four overs.
Dan Christian (Australia Masters)
- Christian had a good outing with both bat and ball.
- He scored 34 runs off 13 deliveries and took two wickets as well.
Ben Dunk (Australia Masters)
- Dunk had a partnership of 98 runs for the second wicket with Marsh.
- He made 56 runs off 29 deliveries.
Sri Lanka Masters vs Australia Masters Match Summary
Sri Lanka Masters have moved to second place with two wins in three games. Australia Masters have lost two matches on the trot and are in fourth place. Both teams are scheduled to play a total of five matches in the tournament. The final is scheduled to be played on Sunday, March 16.
