IMLT20: Predicting West Indies Masters’ Playing XI for their clash against India Masters

The ‘number three’ West Indies Masters will play the table toppers India Masters in the 12^th fixture of the ongoing International Masters League 2025. Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium will host this game on Friday, March 08, at 7:30 PM (IST). It will be a must-win game for the Caribbean side to win this game against India Masters to improve their numbers in the tournament’s points table.

Denesh Ramdin’s men are currently placed in the third spot, with two wins and a defeat in their three games. They are coming off a 21-run defeat against Sri Lanka Masters in their last game following two successive wins against Australia Masters and England Masters, respectively.

So, here we’ll look at the predicted playing XI of the West Indies Masters for their next clash against India Masters.

Openers – Dwayne Smith and Chadwick Walton

The opening pair of Dwayne Smith and Chadwick Walton could once again start the innings for West Indies Masters. However, the duo failed to give a strong start in the last game but they can still make a strong comeback.

Dwayne Smith scored crucial 50 runs off 43 balls, with six fours and two sixes. His knock ended in a losing cause. He was also the leading run-scorer for his side in the game against West Indies Masters.

Middle-Order – Narsingh Deonarine, Lendl Simmons, and Denesh Ramdin (C&WK)

The middle-order of West Indies Masters will start with Narsingh Deonarine who could score only 14 runs off 21 balls, with only one four. So, he will be eyeing his comeback in the next game against India Masters. It will be an all-important game for him to come back strongly to win the game for his side.

He will be later followed by Lendl Simmons at number four, who scored 37 runs off 31 balls, with two fours and two sixes. was the second leading run-scorer for his side in the last game against India Masters. Wicketkeeper-batter and skipper Denesh Ramdin will come to bat at number five or six; he scored 15 runs off 11 balls, with two fours.

All-Rounders – Jonathan Carter and Ashley Nurse

The all-rounder duo for WI Masters in the game against India might include Jonathan Carter and Ashley Nurse. Carter scored 17 runs off 10 balls, with two fours. He can also be very crucial for his side with the ball in the game against Sachin Tendulkar’s men.

Besides him, bowling all-rounder Ashley Nurse will also be there in the role of all-rounder for his side in the next game. So, this duo would be a perfect choice for WI Masters in the next game.

Bowlers – Fidel Edwards, Jerome Taylor, Tino Best, and Sulieman Benn

The bowling quartet of the West Indies Masters will include three out-and-out pacers Fidel Edwards, Jerome Taylor, and Tino Best. This pace-bowling trio will be accompanied by Sulieman Benn as a specialist spinner.

Tino Best scalped 2 wickets in the last game, alongside a wicket scalped by Jerome Taylor. So, it will also be a game for WI Masters’ bowling attack to make a comeback.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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