In a high-scoring clash at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, during IMLT20 West Indies Masters outclassed Australia Masters by 7 wickets, successfully chasing down 216 with 4 balls to spare. The match saw some vintage power-hitting, with Lendl Simmons leading the charge with an unbeaten 94 off 44 balls, ensuring a comfortable win for his side.

IMLT20 Match Summary: 

Australia Masters Bat First – Watson’s Blazing Knock

Winning the toss, West Indies Masters opted to bowl first. Shane Watson, the Aussie skipper, rolled back the years with a sensational 75 off 30 balls, smashing 9 fours and 9 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 205.77. His explosive innings set the tone for Australia’s innings, but they failed to capitalize on the momentum.

Australia had an early setback when Ben Dunk (15 off 11) was dismissed by Ravi Rampaul in the 4th over. However, Callum Ferguson (13 off 15) and Daniel Christian (32 off 15) provided quickfire cameos.

Despite Watson’s heroics, the middle order struggled to maintain the same intensity. Nathan Reardon (12 off 10) and Ben Cutting (18 off 11) contributed briefly, but the West Indies bowlers struck at regular intervals, ensuring that Australia couldn’t build a dominant finish.

Michael Nurse & Jerome Taylor Shine with the Ball

For West Indies Masters, Ashley Nurse (3-16 in 3 overs) was the pick of the bowlers, removing Watson, Cutting, and James Pattinson to break Australia’s momentum. Jerome Taylor (2-20 in 4 overs) and Ravi Rampaul (2-32 in 4 overs) also played crucial roles, restricting Australia to 216/8 in 20 overs—a par score on this batting-friendly pitch.

West Indies Chase in Style – Lendl Simmons Leads the Way

Chasing 217, Dwayne Smith (51 off 29) and Chris Gayle (11 off 12) gave West Indies Masters a solid start. Smith looked in sublime form, hammering 10 fours and a six, before falling to Daniel Christian.

Lendl Simmons then took charge, unleashing a breathtaking knock of 94 off just 44 balls*, featuring 6 fours and 8 sixes. Simmons was well supported by Brian Lara (33 off 21), who played a composed innings before getting dismissed by Ben Hilfenhaus.

Wicketkeeper-batter Chadwick Walton (23 off 11)* provided the finishing touches, ensuring West Indies Masters chased down the target in 19.2 overs, scoring 220/3 to seal a dominant 7-wicket victory.

Key Takeaways During IMLT20:

✅ Shane Watson (75 off 30) dazzled with an aggressive innings.
✅ Ashley Nurse (3/16) and Jerome Taylor (2/20) shined with the ball.
✅ Lendl Simmons (94 off 44)* anchored the chase with pure class.
✅ West Indies Masters won by 7 wickets, chasing 217 in 19.2 overs.

A clinical performance from West Indies Masters, proving that the legends of the game still have plenty of firepower! 🔥🏏

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